Mus musculusGenAge entry for Gh (Mus musculus)

Gene information (ID: 301)

Symbol
Gh
Aliases
Gh1
Name
Growth hormone
Organism
Mus musculus (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Growth control

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
Transgenic mice overexpressing bovine GH1 are bigger than controls and display signs of premature ageing such as a shortened lifespan, glomerulosclerosis and glomerulonephritis, increased astrogliosis, and early onset of age-related changes in cognitive function.
Lifespan Effect
Decrease
Genetic Manipulation
Overexpression
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    In other databases

    GenAge human genes
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as GH1
    LongevityMap
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as CSHL1
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as GH1

    Homologs in other organisms

    Danio rerio
    gh1
    Homo sapiens
    GH2
    Homo sapiens
    CSH1
    Homo sapiens
    GH1
    Homo sapiens
    CSHL1
    Homo sapiens
    CSH2
    Rattus norvegicus
    Gh1

    External links

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