Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for nac-2 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 452)

Symbol
nac-2
Name
NADC (Na+-coupled dicarboxylate transporter) family
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Na -coupled dicarboxylate transporter

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
RNA interference knockdown leads to an increase in average (19%) and maximal lifespan (50%).
% change in max lifespan
Maximum lifespan is 50% higher.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Average lifespan is 19% higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
RNA interference
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    In other databases

    GenAge model organism genes
    • A homolog of this gene for Drosophila melanogaster is present as Indy
    GenDR gene manipulations
    • A homolog of this gene for Drosophila melanogaster is present as Indy

    Homologs in other organisms

    Drosophila melanogaster
    CG33934
    Drosophila melanogaster
    CG7309
    Drosophila melanogaster
    Indy
    Drosophila melanogaster
    Indy-2
    Schizosaccharomyces pombe
    SPBC3B8.04c

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