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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

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Perilla frutescens

upin worms1

1 study
  1. 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

Perilla frutescens →

Effects

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Lifespan

is required forin worms1

1 study
  1. 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
  1. 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

sod-3 →

Upstream

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klf-1

is required forin worms1

1 study
  1. 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

klf-1 →

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