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let-363 let-363 age-1 age-1 sod-3 sod-3 hda-2 hda-2 daf-15 daf-15 hsp-70 hsp-70 akt-1 akt-1 sod-1 sod-1 hda-1 hda-1 sod-2 sod-2 F11F1.1 F11F1.1 acy-1 acy-1 hsp-1 hsp-1 akt-2 akt-2 pha-4 pha-4 hsp-12.6 hsp-12.6 sip-1 sip-1 F44E5.4 F44E5.4 aakb-1 aakb-1 sod-4 sod-4 aak-1 aak-1 R04A9.7 R04A9.7 hda-3 hda-3 sir-2.1 sir-2.1 daf-16 daf-16 aakg-5 aakg-5 aak-2 aak-2 hsp-16.11 hsp-16.11 hsp-16.48 hsp-16.48 aap-1 aap-1 aakg-1 aakg-1 aakb-2 aakb-2 rsks-1 rsks-1 ctl-3 ctl-3 ctl-2 ctl-2 ctl-1 ctl-1 daf-2 daf-2 atg-5 atg-5 ins-7 ins-7 sod-5 sod-5 let-60 let-60 kin-1 kin-1
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let-363Target of rapamycin homolog; Serine/threonine-protein kinase that regulates the mRNA translation machinery, probably by modulating the activity of translation factors such as eIF-4G and eIF-2. It may have some protein kinase activity instead of lipid kinase activity. May play a role in P-granule degradation by autophagy in somatic cells during embryogenesis. Required, during larval development, for the establishment of the proper number of germline progenitors, probably upstream of rsks-1 and ife-1. Required for larval development. May act as a mediator of lifespan regulation by insuli [...] (2695 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)
sod-3Superoxide dismutase [Mn] 2, mitochondrial; Destroys superoxide anion radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems. (218 aa)
hda-2Putative histone deacetylase 2; Probably responsible for the deacetylation of lysine residues on the N-terminal part of the core histones (H2A, H2B, H3 and H4) (By similarity). Histone deacetylation gives a tag for epigenetic repression and plays an important role in transcriptional regulation, cell cycle progression and developmental events (By similarity). Histone deacetylases act via the formation of large multiprotein complexes (By similarity). As a likely component of a histone deacetylase complex, together with saeg-1 and hda-2, functions downstream of the cAMP-dependent kinase e [...] (507 aa)
daf-15Raptor_N domain-containing protein. (1800 aa)
hsp-70Heat Shock Protein; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family. (643 aa)
akt-1Serine/threonine-protein kinase akt-1; Acts downstream of PI3 kinase age-1 and kinase pdk-1 in the daf-2/insulin receptor-like transduction pathway. Phosphorylates Forkhead-related daf-16 and the longevity-promoting skn-1 transcription factors, which inhibits their entry into the nucleus and antagonizes their functions. Has an essential role in regulating developmental arrest at the dauer stage. Plays a role in immune function and pathogen resistance. Regulates salt chemotaxis learning. Downstream of age-1 and together with akt-2 and sgk-1, promotes cell survival during embryonic devel [...] (546 aa)
sod-1Superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn]; Destroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems (By similarity). Required for normal brood size. May be involved in regulating mpk-1 phosphorylation downstream of phosphatase ptp-2 during oocyte maturation. (180 aa)
hda-1Histone deacetylase 1; Responsible for the deacetylation of lysine residues on the N-terminal part of the core histones (H2A, H2B, H3 and H4). Histone deacetylation gives a tag for epigenetic repression. Plays an important role in transcriptional regulation, cell cycle progression and developmental events. Histone deacetylases act via the formation of large multiprotein complexes. Involved in the endoderm determination possibly by repressing end-1 expression. Also involved in vulval development, possibly by repressing lag-2 expression. In association with akir-1, plays a role in regula [...] (461 aa)
sod-2Superoxide dismutase [Mn] 1, mitochondrial; Destroys superoxide anion radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems. (221 aa)
F11F1.1DUF148 domain-containing protein; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family. (607 aa)
acy-1Adenylyl CYclase. (1253 aa)
hsp-1Heat shock 70 kDa protein A. (640 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)
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)
hsp-12.6SHSP domain-containing protein; Belongs to the small heat shock protein (HSP20) family. (110 aa)
sip-1Stress-induced protein 1; Belongs to the small heat shock protein (HSP20) family. (159 aa)
F44E5.4Uncharacterized protein; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family. (645 aa)
aakb-1AMPKBI domain-containing protein. (269 aa)
sod-4Extracellular superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn]; Destroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems; Belongs to the Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase family. (221 aa)
aak-15'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-1; Probably does not act as a sensor that couples lifespan to information about energy levels and insulin-like signals. Together with aak-2, involved in the establishment of germline stem cell (GSC) quiescence during dauer development. Plays a role in the maintenance of glycogen stores which are necessary for resistance to hyperosmotic stress. (589 aa)
R04A9.7Uncharacterized protein; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. (402 aa)
hda-3Histone deacetylase; Belongs to the histone deacetylase family. HD Type 1 subfamily. (465 aa)
sir-2.1NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sir-2.1; NAD-dependent deacetylase (By similarity). Required for a reduction of the 'Lys-16' acetylation of histone H4 (H4K16ac) on dosage-compensated X chromosomes in hermaphrodites. Plays a role in germ cell and somatic cell apoptosis in response to DNA damage. Functions upstream of daf-16 in the insulin-like signaling pathway, promoting daf-16 mediated transcriptional activation and increased lifespan. May also regulate lifespan independently of daf-16 by modulating the transcription of genes involved in the stress response of the endoplasmic reticu [...] (607 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)
aakg-5AMP-Activated protein Kinase Gamma subunit. (488 aa)
aak-25'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-2; Acts as a sensor that couples lifespan to information about energy levels and insulin-like signals. Role in motility and response to oxidative stress. Involved in the establishment of germline stem cell (GSC) quiescence during dauer development. Plays a role in axon regrowth after axotomy in PLM neurons. Plays a role in the maintenance of glycogen stores which are necessary for resistance to hyperosmotic stress. Plays a role in the regulation of flp-7 secretion from ASI neurons. Keeps the CREB-regulated transcription coactivato [...] (626 aa)
hsp-16.11Heat shock protein Hsp-16.1/Hsp-16.11. (145 aa)
hsp-16.48Heat shock protein Hsp-16.48/Hsp-16.49; Belongs to the small heat shock protein (HSP20) family. (143 aa)
aap-1Phosphoinositide 3-kinase adapter subunit. (522 aa)
aakg-1AMP-Activated protein Kinase Gamma subunit. (801 aa)
aakb-2AMPKBI domain-containing protein. (274 aa)
rsks-1Ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta; Serine/threonine-protein kinase which regulates mRNA translation. Negatively regulates lifespan and resistance to starvation, oxidative stress, protein aggregation and P.aeruginosa-mediated infection. May regulate these processes by preventing the activation of transcription factor hif-1. Required, probably downstream of let-363/TOR, for the establishment of the proper number of germline progenitors by promoting cell cycle progression and preventing differentiation during larval development. Regulates germ cell size. In addition required for sperm prod [...] (550 aa)
ctl-3Catalase; Occurs in almost all aerobically respiring organisms and serves to protect cells from the toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide. (512 aa)
ctl-2Peroxisomal catalase 1; Peroxisomal catalase involved in the oxidative stress response serving to protect cells from toxicity. Plays a role in maintaining normal lifespan. Plays a role in regulating the response to pathogens such as E.faecalis. (500 aa)
ctl-1Catalase-2; Catalase involved in the oxidative stress response serving to protect cells from toxicity (Probable). For instance plays a role in defending against oxidative damage induced by excessive copper stress. Not required for maintaining normal lifespan. (497 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)
atg-5Autophagy-related protein 5; Involved in autophagic vesicle formation (By similarity). Conjugation with lgg-3/ATG12, through a ubiquitin-like conjugating system involving atg-7 as an E1-like activating enzyme and atg-10 as an E2-like conjugating enzyme, is essential for its function (By similarity). Most likely a component of an atg-5-lgg-3-atg-16 complex that promotes autophagosome formation by associating with lgg-2, but not lgg-1, at the preautophagosomal membrane. Probably, as part of an atg-5-lgg-3-atg-16 complex, required for lgg-1 lipidation; the complex acts as an E3-like enzym [...] (275 aa)
ins-7Probable insulin-like peptide beta-type 4. (116 aa)
sod-5Superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn]; Destroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems. Belongs to the Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase family. (178 aa)
let-60Ras protein let-60; The level of let-60 controls the switch between vulval and hypodermal cell fates during C.elegans vulval induction. May stimulate the guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) activity of rap-1. Belongs to the small GTPase superfamily. Ras family. (184 aa)
kin-1cAMP-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit; Essential for larval development. Controls the rhythmic contraction of enteric muscles probably by regulating G- protein coupled receptor aex-2-mediated calcium influx in GABAergic DVB neurons. Plays a role in the control of oocyte meiotic maturation by gonadal sheath cells. Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. cAMP subfamily. (579 aa)
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Caenorhabditis elegans
NCBI taxonomy Id: 6239
Other names: C. elegans, Rhabditis elegans, roundworm
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