KAT-1 plays a significant role in ketone body metabolism. It influences the function of lysosome-related organelles (LROs) in a pathway involving serotonin. KAT-1 acts downstream of SIR-2.1 to regulate aging and stress resistance.
Gene References Into Functions
Research indicates that defects in fatty acid oxidation can shorten lifespan and accelerate aging in C. elegans. Furthermore, KAT-1-mediated fatty acid oxidation is critical for the lifespan-extending effects of overexpressed SIR-2.1. PMID: 20956318