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pkc-2 pkc-2 unc-31 unc-31 ins-6 ins-6 spe-4 spe-4 let-23 let-23 tax-4 tax-4 daf-2 daf-2 stim-1 stim-1 hsf-1 hsf-1 gbb-1 gbb-1 crtc-1 crtc-1 daf-28 daf-28 sgk-1 sgk-1 dkf-1 dkf-1 flp-2 flp-2 ant-1.2 ant-1.2 ant-1.1 ant-1.1 dkf-2 dkf-2 skn-1 skn-1 gpa-1 gpa-1 daf-9 daf-9 ocr-2 ocr-2 ant-1.4 ant-1.4 daf-16 daf-16 iars-1 iars-1 nhr-49 nhr-49 gpc-1 gpc-1 ant-1.3 ant-1.3 pdk-1 pdk-1 hif-1 hif-1 pha-4 pha-4 tax-2 tax-2 sel-12 sel-12 akt-2 akt-2 nlp-7 nlp-7 acy-1 acy-1 daf-12 daf-12 gpa-3 gpa-3 age-1 age-1 unc-44 unc-44 nrfl-1 nrfl-1 cup-4 cup-4 ser-7 ser-7 acy-2 acy-2 gpa-11 gpa-11 hop-1 hop-1 trpa-1 trpa-1 odr-3 odr-3 acy-3 acy-3 str-2 str-2 kvs-1 kvs-1
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pkc-2Protein kinase C-like 2; PKC is activated by diacylglycerol which in turn phosphorylates a range of cellular proteins. PKC also serves as the receptor for phorbol esters, a class of tumor promoters; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. PKC subfamily. (936 aa)
unc-31Calcium-dependent secretion activator; Calcium-binding protein involved in exocytosis of vesicles filled with neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. Probably acts upstream of fusion in the biogenesis or maintenance of mature secretory vesicles. May specifically mediate the Ca(2+)-dependent exocytosis of large dense-core vesicles (DCVs) and other dense-core vesicles (By similarity). Specifically required to activate the neuronal G-alpha pathway. Functions with G-alpha proteins from the same motor neurons to regulate locomotion. Involved in regulating entry into quiescence triggered by sat [...] (1401 aa)
ins-6Probable insulin-like peptide beta-type 5; Probable insulin-like peptide which negatively regulates synapse development at the neuromuscular junctions. Probably acts as a daf-2/InsR agonist ligand to prevent dauer formation under optimal environmental conditions. Acts on AWC sensory neurons to regulate high salt chemotaxis responses. (112 aa)
spe-4Presenilin spe-4; Potential catalytic subunit of the gamma-secretase complex during spermatogenesis, an endoprotease complex that catalyzes the intramembrane cleavage of integral membrane proteins such as Notch receptors (lin-12 or glp-1) (Probable). Involved in spermatid formation during meiosis II. May be required for proper localization of macromolecules that are subject to asymmetric partitioning during spermatogenesis. (465 aa)
let-23Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase let-23; Tyrosine-protein kinase receptor which, upon binding ligand lin-3, activates 2 signaling cascades: the let-60/Ras and MAP kinase signaling pathway and the let-60-independent phospholipase C-mediated Ca(2+) signaling pathway. Each pathway regulates distinct functions. By activating let-60/Ras, regulates larval development, induction of vulva cell precursors during vulva development, male spicule formation and posterior development of the epidermis. Probably by activating phospholipase plc-3 and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor itr-1 signalin [...] (1335 aa)
tax-4Cyclic nucleotide-gated cation channel; Required for normal thermosensation and chemosensation sensory behavior. Required, downstream of receptor- type guanylate cyclase gcy-9, for CO2-mediated responses in BAG neurons. Required, downstream of receptor-type guanylate cyclase gcy-14, for alkaline pH-mediated responses in ASE-left (ASEL) neurons. Involved in the development of ASJ sensory neuron axon during late larval stages and in the maintenance of normal axon morphology in the adult. Regulates dauer formation. Required for the calcium flux to the cytoplasm in the ASJ sensory neurons [...] (733 aa)
daf-2Insulin-like receptor subunit alpha; Insulin receptor-like tyrosine kinase which regulates metabolism, controls longevity and prevents developmental arrest at the dauer stage. Binding of INS family members may either stimulate, or antagonize, association of the receptor with downstream mediators such as pdk-1 and age-1. Required for germline progenitor proliferation during larval development. Required for the response to environmental stimuli such as food, pheromone, and temperature. Negatively regulates resistance to UV and oxidative stress. Role in immune function and pathogen resist [...] (1928 aa)
stim-1Stromal interaction molecule 1; Plays a role in mediating store-operated Ca(2+) entry (SOCE), a Ca(2+) influx following depletion of intracellular Ca(2+) stores. Acts as Ca(2+) sensor which upon Ca(2+) depletion, activates the Ca(2+) release-activated Ca(2+) (CRAC) channel subunit, orai-1. Essential for Ca (2+) and IP3-dependent contractile activity of gonad sheath cells and spermatheca. Essential for fertility. Does not play a role in posterior body wall muscle contraction (pBoc) rhythmicity, intestinal cell oscillatory Ca(2+) signaling or intestinal ER Ca(2+) hemostasis. (530 aa)
hsf-1HSF_DOMAIN domain-containing protein. (671 aa)
gbb-1Gamma-aminobutyric acid type B receptor subunit 1; Component of a heterodimeric G-protein coupled receptor for GABA, formed by gbb-1 and gbb-2 (By similarity). Within the heterodimeric GABA receptor, only gbb-1 seems to bind agonists, while gbb-2 mediates coupling to G proteins (By similarity). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase (By similarity). Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase, stimulates phospholipase A2, activates po [...] (899 aa)
crtc-1CREB-regulated transcription coactivator 1 homolog; Transcriptional coactivator for crh-1, the homolog of vertebrate transcription factor CREB1. Regulates the transcription of metabolic genes and may have a role in mitochondrial dynamics and metabolism. Through crh-1, counteracts the pro-lifespan-extension signals of AMPK both cell autonomously and, when expressed in neurons, at a systemic level, possibly using the catecholamine analog, octopamine, as a messenger ; Belongs to the TORC family. (486 aa)
daf-28Uncharacterized protein. (97 aa)
sgk-1Serine/threonine-protein kinase sgk-1; Acts downstream of PI3 kinase age-1 and kinase pdk-1 in the daf-2/insulin receptor-like transduction pathway. Essential role in regulating development, stress response, and longevity. Phosphorylates Forkhead- related daf-16 and the longevity-promoting skn-1 transcription factors, which inhibits their entry into the nucleus and antagonizes their function. Acts downstream of rict-1 to regulate fat storage, size, and development. Downstream of age-1 and together with akt-1/2, promotes cell survival during embryonic development. Does not appear to pla [...] (463 aa)
dkf-1Serine/threonine-protein kinase dkf-1; Converts transient diacylglycerol (DAG) signals into prolonged physiological effects, independently of PKC. Role in the regulation of growth and neuromuscular control of movement. Involved in immune response to S.aureus bacterium by activating transcription factor hlh-30 downstream of phospholipase plc-1. Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family. PKD subfamily. (722 aa)
flp-2FMRFamide-like peptide 2a. (106 aa)
ant-1.2Adenine Nucleotide Translocator; Belongs to the mitochondrial carrier (TC 2.A.29) family. (300 aa)
ant-1.1Adenine Nucleotide Translocator; Belongs to the mitochondrial carrier (TC 2.A.29) family. (300 aa)
dkf-2Serine/threonine-protein kinase dkf-2; Converts transient diacylglycerol (DAG) signals into prolonged physiological effects, downstream of PKC. Acts in the intestine to regulate both innate immunity by promoting activation of PMK-1 and also stress response and life span by acting as an upstream, negative regulator of the daf-16 transcription factor. Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family. PKD subfamily. (1095 aa)
skn-1Protein skinhead-1; Transcription factor required to specify the fate of ventral blastomeres in the early embryo, and postembryonically for the development of the intestine. Directly regulates expression of zygotically expressed med-1 and med-2 to direct mesendoderm development. Required for stl-1 mRNA up- regulation in response to oxidative stress and anoxia. Required for the up-regulation of gcs-1 and several glutathione-S-transferase mRNAs in response to oxidative stress generated during pathogenic bacterial infection. In neurons, involved in mitochondrial fusion and behavioral reco [...] (623 aa)
gpa-1Guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha-1 subunit; Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems; Belongs to the G-alpha family. (357 aa)
daf-9Cytochrome P450 daf-9; Sterol hydroxylase that catalyzes the successive oxidization of the side chains of the 3-keto steroids 4-cholesten-3-one and lathosterone to form their carboxylic acid derivatives Delta(4)- dafachronic acid and Delta(7)-dafachronic acid respectively. Dafachronic acids bind directly to the nuclear hormone receptor (NHR) daf-12, suppressing dauer formation and inducing reproductive growth. In a non-cell autonomous manner, negatively regulates body wall muscle arm extensions to motor neurons probably by preventing daf-12 isoform b activation. May be involved in ther [...] (572 aa)
ocr-2ANK_REP_REGION domain-containing protein; Belongs to the transient receptor (TC 1.A.4) family. (900 aa)
ant-1.4Mitochondrial adenine nucleotide translocase 1.4; Belongs to the mitochondrial carrier (TC 2.A.29) family. (313 aa)
daf-16Forkhead box protein O; Forkhead-type transcription factor. Binds to the promoters of genes that contain the daf-16 binding element (DBE), TTGTTTAC, in their regulatory region. Functions in the Insulin/IGF-1-like signaling (IIS) mediated pathway which affects lipogenesis, lifespan, starvation survival, heat shock and oxidative stress responses, and dauer formation. Longevity signaling predominantly arises from expression in the intestine. Daf-16 transcriptional activity is negatively regulated by cytoplasmic sequestration by association with ftt-2. Inhibition is required for the carbon [...] (541 aa)
iars-1Isoleucine--tRNA ligase, cytoplasmic; Belongs to the class-I aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase family. (1141 aa)
nhr-49Nuclear hormone receptor family member nhr-49; Orphan nuclear receptor. Regulates expression of lipid desaturase, fat-7 ; Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. (501 aa)
gpc-1Guanine nucleotide-binding protein subunit gamma; Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as a modulator or transducer in various transmembrane signaling systems. The beta and gamma chains are required for the GTPase activity, for replacement of GDP by GTP, and for G protein-effector interaction. (62 aa)
ant-1.3Mitochondrial adenine nucleotide translocase 1.3; Belongs to the mitochondrial carrier (TC 2.A.29) family. (313 aa)
pdk-13-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase 1; Involved in the daf-2/insulin receptor-like transduction pathway, which controls longevity and prevents developmental arrest at the dauer stage. Phosphorylates and activates sgk-1, akt-1 and akt-2. Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. PDPK1 subfamily. (636 aa)
hif-1Hypoxia-inducible factor 1; A transcription factor which is a key regulator in various cellular processes; including environment stress resistance (oxygen levels, hydrogen sulfide and cyanide levels and heat), negative regulation of cell apoptosis in ASJ neurons by inhibition of cep-1 via transcriptional activation of tyr-2, resistance/susceptibility to pathogenic bacteria, lifespan and brood size. Involved in mediating susceptibility to enteropathogenic E.coli. Increased levels of hif-1 activity confer resistance to P.aeruginosa-mediated death but also confer susceptibility to S.aureu [...] (721 aa)
pha-4Defective pharyngeal development protein 4; Acts as a transcription factor required for formation of the pharyngeal primordium. Binds to the consensus sequence 5'-T[AG]TT[TG][AG][TC]-3' with variations of the sequence affecting onset of target gene expression. Activates a wide array of pharyngeal genes including ceh-22 and myo-2 and represses ectodermal genes lin-26 and elt-3, ensuring pharyngeal cell fate. Required for recruitment of htz-1 to a subset of pharyngeal promoters to ensure gene activation and also acts synergistically with tbx-2 in pharyngeal development. Acts in the regul [...] (506 aa)
tax-2Cyclic nucleotide-binding domain-containing protein. (800 aa)
sel-12Presenilin sel-12; Probable catalytic subunit of the gamma-secretase complex, an endoprotease complex that catalyzes the intramembrane cleavage of integral membrane proteins such as Notch receptors (lin-12 or glp-1). Provides the major presenilin function compared to hop-1 and spe-4. Required cell-autonomously for correct neurite connectivity of the AIY cholinergic interneurons and their correct functioning in thermotaxis. Required for mesodermal patterning of muscle function. Promotes basement membrane gap formation during tissue remodeling ; Belongs to the peptidase A22A family. (444 aa)
akt-2Serine/threonine-protein kinase akt-2; Acts downstream of PI3 kinase age-1 and kinase pdk-1 in the daf-2/insulin receptor-like transduction pathway. Essential role in regulating developmental arrest at the dauer stage. Phosphorylates Forkhead-related daf- 16 and the longevity-promoting skn-1 transcription factors, which inhibits their entry into the nucleus and antagonizes their functions. Role in immune function and pathogen resistance. Downstream of age-1 and together with akt-2 and sgk-1, promotes cell survival during embryonic development. Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. [...] (528 aa)
nlp-7Neuropeptide-like protein 7; May regulate lifespan in response to food availability and oxidative stress. (121 aa)
acy-1Adenylyl CYclase. (1253 aa)
daf-12Nuclear hormone receptor family member daf-12; Nuclear receptor which binds directly to response elements in target gene promoters. Activity is modulated by binding of steroid hormone ligands that include dafachronic acids. Regulates expression of genes involved in postembryonic development and the dauer diapause, in response to environmental cues. Inhibits the expression of let-7 family members when bound to corepressor din-1s which is an isoform of din-1. Has a role in the immune response to bacterial infection, via regulation of let-7 miRNAs. Controls expression of genes that promot [...] (753 aa)
gpa-3Guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha-3 subunit; Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems. Promotes transcription of 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterases pde- 1 and pde-5, leading to reduced cGMP levels in sensory neurons. This causes suppression of insulin production and signaling which leads to increased daf-16 activity and contributes to increased adult lifespan and resistance to oxidative stress. In addition, by reducing cGMP levels, inhibits TGF-beta signaling pathways. Involved in behaviora [...] (353 aa)
age-1Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase age-1; Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase homolog that regulates longevity and diapause. Promotes cell survival during embryonic development by recruiting akt-1/2 to the plasma membrane through the production of PtdIns(3,4,5)P3. Could function in the development or neuroendocrine signaling of the dauer pathway. Mediates susceptibility to enteropathogenic E.coli infection. May negatively regulate AYI interneuron neurite outgrowth. Plays a role in aversive olfactory learning when an odor is associated with food deprivation. Regulates this process by promoting the [...] (1182 aa)
unc-44Uncharacterized protein. (6994 aa)
nrfl-1Na(+)/H(+) exchange regulatory cofactor-like protein nrfl-1; Scaffold protein that connects plasma membrane proteins with members of the ezrin/moesin/radixin family and thereby helps to link them to the actin cytoskeleton and to regulate their surface expression (By similarity). Anchors the amino acid transporter protein aat-6 to the apical cell membrane of intestinal cells, particularly in older animals, in order to maintain amino acid homeostasis. May play a role in promoting fertility. (608 aa)
cup-4Acetylcholine receptor-like protein cup-4; Thought to regulate endocytosis in coelomocytes through modulation of phospholipase C activity. Possible acetylcholine receptor; Belongs to the ligand-gated ion channel (TC 1.A.9) family. Acetylcholine receptor (TC 1.A.9.1) subfamily. (433 aa)
ser-7G_PROTEIN_RECEP_F1_2 domain-containing protein; Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. (435 aa)
acy-2Adenylyl CYclase; Belongs to the adenylyl cyclase class-4/guanylyl cyclase family. (1080 aa)
gpa-11Guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha-11 subunit; Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems. Mediates the transduction of food and serotonin signals, which modulates the avoidance response to the odorant octanol. Has a role in lifespan to promote longevity. (529 aa)
hop-1Presenilin hop-1; Probable catalytic subunit of the gamma-secretase complex, an endoprotease complex that catalyzes the intramembrane cleavage of integral membrane proteins such as Notch receptors (lin-12 or glp-1). Probably works redundantly of lin-12, which provides more presenilin function. (358 aa)
trpa-1Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 homolog; Receptor-activated non-selective cation channel involved in the nose-touch response and foraging behavior. Contributes to the neural responses of sensory neurons to touch, particularly after repeated mechanical stimulation. Has no apparent role in thermosensory or chemosensory behaviors. (1211 aa)
odr-3Guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha-17 subunit; Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems. This specific G-alpha subunit plays an important role in olfaction and in cilia morphogenesis. Involved in chemotactic responses to attractants diacetyl, pyrazine, 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole, benzaldehyde, isoamyl alcohol, butanone and 2,3-pentanedione. Displays a redundant function with gpa-3 in chemotactic responses. Involved in avoidance responses to copper, sodium dodecyl sulfate and linoleic acid. I [...] (356 aa)
acy-3Adenylyl CYclase. (1243 aa)
str-2Seven transmembrane receptor 2. (358 aa)
kvs-1Uncharacterized protein; Belongs to the potassium channel family. (495 aa)
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Caenorhabditis elegans
NCBI taxonomy Id: 6239
Other names: C. elegans, Rhabditis elegans, roundworm
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