Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for eif-3.B (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 217)

Symbol
eif-3.B
Name
Eukaryotic Initiation Factor
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Translation initiation factor (eIF) complex

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
RNA interference in adulthood extended mean lifespan by 51%.
% change in avg or median lifespan
Average lifespan is 51% higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
RNA interference
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    Homologs in other organisms

    Danio rerio
    eif3bb
    Danio rerio
    eif3ba
    Drosophila melanogaster
    eIF3-S9
    Homo sapiens
    EIF3B
    Mus musculus
    Eif3b
    Rattus norvegicus
    Eif3b
    Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    PRT1
    Schizosaccharomyces pombe
    SPAC25G10.08

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