Mutations in clk-2 slow down development and extend lifespan by 12-25% (at 20 degree Celsius in Bristol N2). clk-2 mutation slows growth and rhythms similar to clk-1. Mutation in clk-2 is embryonic lethal at 25 degree Celsius and results in some lethality at all temperatures [8638122]. clk-2 encodes a protein involved in DNA repair and perhaps telomere maintenance [14-16 in (Lee et al., 2003)]. clk-2 mutation affects telomere length and might result in shorter [11696330] or longer telomeres [11747819]. clk-2 overexpression may shorten telomeres [11747819].
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