Caenorhabditis elegansGenAge entry for lin-4 (Caenorhabditis elegans)

Gene information (ID: 412)

Symbol
lin-4
Name
abnormal cell LINeage
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans (AnAge)
Known functions and activities
Small noncoding temporal RNA that controls the timing of larval development

Potential relevance to longevity and/or ageing

Observations
A loss-of-function mutation in lin-4 shortened lifespan and accelerated tissue ageing while overexpressing lin-4 extended lifespan.
Lifespan Effect
Not Recorded
Genetic Manipulation
Mutation
Longevity Category
Pro-Longevity
Primary reference

    Homologs in other organisms

    No homologs found

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