Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for gcy-6 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 297)

Symbol
gcy-6
Name
Guanylyl CYclase
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Guanylate cyclase

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
RNA interference of gcy-6 in worms extends lifespan (mean lifespan is ~25% longer).
% change in avg or median lifespan
Mean lifespan is approximately 25% higher.
Lifespan Effect
Increase
Genetic Manipulation
RNA interference
Longevity Category
Anti-Longevity
Primary reference

    Homologs in other organisms

    Danio rerio
    gucy2g
    Drosophila melanogaster
    Gyc76C
    Drosophila melanogaster
    Gyc32E
    Drosophila melanogaster
    Gyc76C
    Drosophila melanogaster
    CG10738
    Drosophila melanogaster
    CG42637
    Drosophila melanogaster
    CG42637
    Mus musculus
    Gucy2g
    Rattus norvegicus
    Gucy2g

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