Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for chk-1 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 125)

Symbol
chk-1
Name
CHeckpoint Kinase
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
chk-1 encodes a CHK1-like serine threonin protein kinase that affects fertility

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
RNA interference increased lifespan by 15 to 25%.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Lifespan is 15-25% higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
RNA interference
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    In other databases

    CellAge
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as CHEK1
    CellAge gene expression
    • A homolog of this gene for Homo sapiens is present as CHEK1

    Homologs in other organisms

    Danio rerio
    chek1
    Drosophila melanogaster
    grp
    Homo sapiens
    CHEK1
    Mus musculus
    Chek1
    Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    CHK1

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