skn-1
GeneCaenorhabditis elegans4 papers4 findingsNCBI Gene 177343Taxon 6239
In worms, skn-1 is activated by Perilla frutescens leaf extract and klf-1. It is required for pimozide-induced lifespan extension and for restorative effects on sod-3 expression.
- Model organisms4
Interventions
1Perilla frutescens
upin worms1
1 study
Perilla frutescens
upin worms1
Perilla frutescens activate skn-1 in worms.
Model organismsethyl acetate leaf extract
Perilla frutescens extract reduces fat accumulation and promotes longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans via modulation of the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway · Biogerontology · 26 Sep 2026
Effects
2Lifespan
is required forin worms1
1 study
Lifespan
is required forin worms1
skn-1 is required for lifespan in worms.
“its beneficial effects on lifespan extension and collagen synthesis are SKN-1-dependent, as these effects are abolished in skn-1 mutants.”
Model organismsfor pimozide-induced lifespan extension
Antipsychotic drug pimozide extends lifespan and boosts stress resistance in nematodes · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 21 Sep 2026
sod-3
is required forin worms1
1 study
sod-3
is required forin worms1
skn-1 is required for sod-3 in worms.
Model organismsfor XYS restorative effect on sod-3::GFP fluorescence
[Xiaoyao San alleviates abnormal α‑syn aggregation and neuronal injury in a Caenorhabditis elegans model of Parkinson disease via the SKN-1 antioxidative pathway] · Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 1 Sep 2026
Upstream
1klf-1
is required forin worms1
1 study
klf-1
is required forin worms1
klf-1 is required for skn-1 in worms.
Model organismsactivation of SKN-1A and SKN-1C
Krüppel-like factors modulate SKN-1 activity and lipid balance to control worm lifespan · Genetics · 29 Sep 2026
Latest
4Krüppel-like factors modulate SKN-1 activity and lipid balance to control worm lifespan
KLF-1 drives SKN-1 activation through lipophagy-linked pathways to promote oxidative stress resistance and extend lifespan in germline-deficient Caenorhabditis elegans.
Antipsychotic drug pimozide extends lifespan and boosts stress resistance in nematodes
The treatment relies on SKN-1 activation to increase collagen synthesis and enhance healthspan markers in Caenorhabditis elegans.