Caenorhabditis elegans GenDR Dietary Restriction Gene Manipulation: klf-1

Gene Information (Entrez Gene ID: 175404)

Symbol
klf-1
Name
Kruppel-Like Factor (zinc finger protein)
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Entrez Gene ID
175404

Potential relevance to dietary restriction and ageing

Observations

Klf-1 is essential for the longevity response to decreased nutrient intake. Loss of klf-1 (RNA interference) does not affect lifespan of animals fed ad libitum, however RNA interference of klf-1 in animals undergoing DR results in a significantly shorter lifespan when compared with control animals. Additionally, loss of klf-1 suppresses the extended longevity of eat-2 mutant animals.

References

    In other databases

    GenAge model organism genes
    • A homolog of this gene for Saccharomyces cerevisiae is present as SWI5
    • This gene is present as klf-1

    Homologs

    Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    SWI5
    Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    ACE2

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