unc-104

Gene

3 papers study it4 findings

Taxon

  • 2 independent labs in 2 countries
  • Funders: Howard Hughes Medical Institute and 7 more
  • Model organisms3

Effects

3

Associative learning and memory

upin worms1

1 study
  1. unc-104 improves associative learning and memory in worms.

    “UNC-104-overexpressing animals outperform wild-type controls in associative learning and memory tests.”

    Model organismsUNC-104 overexpression compared with wild-type controls

    The Neuronal Kinesin UNC-104/KIF1A Is a Key Regulator of Synaptic Aging and Insulin Signaling-Regulated Memory

    Current biology : CBFeb 11, 2016

Lifespan

upin worms1

1 study
  1. unc-104 extends lifespan in worms (Mild extension).

    “upregulation of UNC-104 significantly improves motor function at advanced ages and also mildly extends lifespan.”

    Model organismsUNC-104 upregulation

    The Neuronal Kinesin UNC-104/KIF1A Is a Key Regulator of Synaptic Aging and Insulin Signaling-Regulated Memory

    Current biology : CBFeb 11, 2016

Motor function

upin worms1

1 study
  1. unc-104 improves motor function in worms.

    “upregulation of UNC-104 significantly improves motor function at advanced ages”

    Model organismsUNC-104 upregulation

    The Neuronal Kinesin UNC-104/KIF1A Is a Key Regulator of Synaptic Aging and Insulin Signaling-Regulated Memory

    Current biology : CBFeb 11, 2016

Associations

1

Lifespan

mixedin worms1

1 study
  1. unc-104 is associated with lifespan in worms.

    “Both fbxb-65 and UNC-104, independently of FBXB-65, regulate axonal pre-SV distribution, transport of pre-SVs at branch points and organismal lifespan.”

    Model organisms

    F-box protein FBXB-65 regulates anterograde transport of the kinesin-3 motor UNC-104 through a PTM near its cargo-binding PH domain

    Journal of cell scienceMar 13, 2024

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