Contested Claims
Evidence pair

clear vs WBGene00000912

PhenotypeAnimals appear unusually transparent when compared to control.·Protein

Evidence summary

84 claims between these entities

77Supports
1Refutes
6Uncertain

Refuting evidence (1)

refutespositively regulates52% conf.

Most specifically we show that nuclear localization and thus activation of the DAF-16/forkhead box transcription factor occurs in response to selenium exposure although this was not observed in motor neurons of the ventral cord.

The neurodegenerative effects of selenium are inhibited by FOXO and PINK1/PTEN regulation of insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:24406377(2014)

Supporting evidence (77)

supportscauses phenotype100% conf.

Furthermore, the lignans can induce the nuclear translocation of the transcription factor DAF-16 and up-regulate its expression, suggesting that a possible underlying mechanism of the observed longevity-promoting activity of lignans depends on DAF-16 mediated signaling pathway.

Natural lignans from Arctium lappa as antiaging agents in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:26141518(2015)
supportscauses phenotype100% conf.

AKT/PKB signaling antagonizes nuclear translocation of the DAF-16/FOXO transcription factor.

Activated AKT/PKB signaling in C. elegans uncouples temporally distinct outputs of DAF-2/insulin-like signaling.PMID:17020605(2006)
supportscauses phenotype100% conf.

HSE and HCA increased the nuclear localisation of the pivotal transcription factors DAF-16 and SKN-1 indicating an activation of these factors.

Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract prolongs lifespan and protects against amyloid-β toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans: involvement of the FoxO and Nrf2 orthologues DAF-16 and SKN-1.PMID:30710163(2020)
supportscauses phenotype99% conf.

Mechanistically, administration of Carbamazepine or Calmagite induced nuclear translocation of the transcription factor DAF-16 and thus up-regulated its downstream genes numr-1/-2, which are known to promote resistance to metal-induced stresses and longevity.

A small-molecule screen identifies novel aging modulators by targeting 5-HT/DA signaling pathway.PMID:39552540(2025)
supportscauses phenotype99% conf.

In a previous study we have shown in Caenorhabditis elegans expressing human Aβ in muscle cells, that inhibition of steroid-signaling, by RNAi of respective members of the signaling pathway or by reducing cellular cholesterol uptake, both increases the nuclear translocation of the foxo transcription factor DAF-16 and concomitantly reduces Aβ-induced paralysis.

Amyloid-beta (Aβ1-42)-induced paralysis in Caenorhabditis elegans is reduced through NHR-49/PPARalpha.PMID:32413539(2020)
supportsenhances phenotype99% conf.

Using transgenic nematode models, the peptides were shown to promote nuclear translocation of the DAF-16/FOXO transcription factor, a pivotal regulator of stress response and lifespan, and induce the expression of superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD-3), an antioxidant enzyme.

Novel Bioactive Peptides from Meretrix meretrix Protect Caenorhabditis elegans against Free Radical-Induced Oxidative Stress through the Stress Response Factor DAF-16/FOXO.PMID:30423886(2018)
supportscauses phenotype98% conf.

The nuclear export of DAF-16 requires heat shock transcription factor HSF-1 and Hsp70/HSP-1.

Regulation of DAF-16-mediated Innate Immunity in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:19858203(2009)
supportscauses phenotype98% conf.

Consistent with the aforementioned results, lentinan enhanced the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and SKN-1.

Lentinan extends lifespan and increases oxidative stress resistance through DAF-16 and SKN-1 pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:35041882(2022)
supportscauses phenotype96% conf.

In Caenorhabditis elegans, nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and SKN-1 was inhibited by Cu, which in turn suppressed antioxidant-related enzymes activities.

Bacillus coagulans (Weizmannia coagulans) XY2 attenuates Cu-induced oxidative stress via DAF-16/FoxO and SKN-1/Nrf2 pathways and gut microbiota regulation.PMID:37270965(2023)
supportscauses phenotype96% conf.

Forced locomotion during lethargus results in nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

DAF-16/FOXO regulates homeostasis of essential sleep-like behavior during larval transitions in C. elegans.PMID:23477722(2013)
supportscauses phenotype95% conf.

We also found that HLEA-P1 activates nuclear localization of DAF-16 transcription factor of insulin/IGF-1 signaling (IIS) pathway.

Neuroprotective effects of a medium chain fatty acid, decanoic acid, isolated from H. leucospilota against Parkinsonism in C. elegans PD model.PMID:36582526(2022)
supportscauses phenotype94% conf.

Starvation conditioning induces nuclear translocation of DAF-16 in ASER and degradation of DAF-16 before starvation conditioning causes defects in taste avoidance learning.

DAF-16/FOXO promotes taste avoidance learning independently of axonal insulin-like signaling.PMID:31323047(2019)
supportscauses phenotype94% conf.

Forced nuclear localization of DAF-16 in ASER biased chemotaxis towards lower salt concentrtions and this effect required the Gq/PKC pathway and neuropeptide processing enzymes.

DAF-16/FOXO promotes taste avoidance learning independently of axonal insulin-like signaling.PMID:31323047(2019)
supportscauses phenotype94% conf.

Remarkably, we found that cholesterol plays an important role in the fasting-induced nuclear accumulation of DAF-16.

Cholesterol regulates DAF-16 nuclear localization and fasting-induced longevity in C. elegans.PMID:27989925(2017)
supportscauses phenotype94% conf.

Steroid hormone and insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling (IIS) pathways control development and lifespan in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans by regulating the activity of the nuclear receptor DAF-12 and the FoxO transcription factor DAF-16, respectively.

Functional divergence of dafachronic acid pathways in the control of C. elegans development and lifespan.PMID:20178781(2010)
supportscauses phenotype94% conf.

Moreover, the survival of C. elegans to oxidative stimuli (juglone and H2O2), and the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and SKN-1 were evaluated.

Neuroprotective effect of total flavonoids in stems and leaves of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. on oxidative stress in HT-22 cells and Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:37367832(2023)
supportscauses phenotype93% conf.

Moreover, the mechanism study revealed that NPRG was able to promote the nuclear localization of DAF-16 resulting in the activation of antioxidant enzymatic systems under oxidative stress.

Study of the Effect of Neutral Polysaccharides from Rehmannia glutinosa on Lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:31847478(2019)
supportscauses phenotype91% conf.

Reducing IIS function leads to the nuclear accumulation of the DAF-16/FOXO transcription factor, which extends lifespan by regulating downstream longevity genes.

Regulation of Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan by a proteasomal E3 ligase complex.PMID:17392428(2007)
supportscauses phenotype90% conf.

Elimination of RLE-1 expression in C. elegans causes increased transcriptional activation and sustained nuclear localization of DAF-16.

RLE-1, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, regulates C. elegans aging by catalyzing DAF-16 polyubiquitination.PMID:17276341(2007)
supportscauses phenotype90% conf.

Supplementation of the antioxidant coenzyme Q(10) reversed this nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

Effect of oxidative stress on translocation of DAF-16 in oxygen-sensitive mutants, mev-1 and gas-1 of Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:15888316(2005)
supportscauses phenotype90% conf.

In the case of ZnO-NPs exposure, inhibition of nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and SKN-1 was restored by GABA.

GABA attenuates neurotoxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles due to oxidative stress via DAF-16/FoxO and SKN-1/Nrf2 pathways.PMID:38754507(2024)
supportssuppresses phenotype87% conf.

Mechanistically, corylin promoted nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and upregulated the expression of DAF-16/SKN-1 target genes.

Corylin promotes longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans through DAF-16 and SKN-1 coordinated activation of autophagy-mitochondrial homeostasis axis.PMID:41730400(2026)
supportsenhances phenotype86% conf.

Also, in an in vivo model, the extract increased the survival rate of Caenorhabditis elegans worms pretreated with the pro-oxidant juglone from 43 to 64%, decreased intracellular ROS inside the wild-type nematodes by 47.90%, and induced nuclear translocation of the transcription factor DAF-16 in the transgenic strain TJ356.

Senna singueana: Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antiapoptotic Properties and Phytochemical Profiling of a Methanol Bark Extract.PMID:28885586(2017)
supportscauses phenotype86% conf.

Mechanistically, lmwptp RNAi promoted adipogenesis by modulating the insulin-like growth factor 1 signaling pathway, facilitating the nuclear translocation of DAF-16, which in turn upregulated fat-7 expression.

Low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase: A driver of lipid metabolic remodeling in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:39988157(2025)
supportssuppresses phenotype85% conf.

Furthermore, treatment with the derivatives induced a much stronger nuclear localization of the DAF-16 transcription factor (FoxO homologue).

Methylated derivatives of myricetin enhance life span in Caenorhabditis elegans dependent on the transcription factor DAF-16.PMID:26281763(2015)
supportsenhances phenotype84% conf.

Worms exposed to parabens show significant down-regulation of vitellogenin genes, high levels of reactive oxygen species and anti-oxidant transcripts, the latter being concordant with nuclear localization of DAF-16 and up-regulation of HSF-1 and SKN-1/Nrf.

Toxicity assessment of parabens in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:31927363(2020)
supportscauses phenotype83% conf.

Gene expression analysis indicated that phlorizin reversed the downregulation of IIS, mTOR and lipid metabolism pathways and promoted the nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

Phlorizin mitigates high glucose-induced metabolic disorders through the IIS pathway in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:40130478(2025)
supportscauses phenotype82% conf.

We also evaluated the lifespan of worms defective in genes involved in the insulin/IGF-1-mediated pathway and monitored the nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

In vitro and in vivo lipidomics as a tool for probiotics evaluation.PMID:32875367(2020)
supportscauses phenotype82% conf.

Importantly, GSF promoted the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and SKN-1 in C. elegans TG356 and LC333, respectively.

Neuroprotective effect of total flavonoids in stems and leaves of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. on oxidative stress in HT-22 cells and Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:37367832(2023)
supportscauses phenotype81% conf.

Moreover, quantitative fluorescence of polyglutamic acid and nuclear localization of DAF-16 were observed.

The anti-aging effects of Gracilaria lemaneiformis polysaccharide in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:31446102(2019)
supportscauses phenotype81% conf.

We show here that the energy-sensing adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway plays a key role in mediating similar defects caused by different mtDNA mutations in Caenorhabditis elegans, including loss or reduction of osmotic, chemical and olfactory sensing, locomotion, and associative learning and memory, as well as increased embryonic lethality. mtDNA mutations cause reduced ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels, activation of C. elegans AMPK AAK-2, and nuclear translocation of the FOXO transcription factor DAF-16.

AMPK-FOXO-IP3R signaling pathway mediates neurological and developmental defects caused by mitochondrial DNA mutations.PMID:37639584(2023)
supportscauses phenotype80% conf.

The Caenorhabditis elegans nuclear hormone receptor, DAF-12, interacted with the C. elegans forkhead factor, DAF-16, paralleling the interaction between PPARgamma and Foxo1. daf-12 and daf-16 have been implicated in C. elegans insulin-like signaling pathways, and PPARgamma and Foxo1 likewise have been linked to mammalian insulin signaling pathways.

Convergence of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma and Foxo1 signaling pathways.PMID:12966085(2003)
supportsenhances phenotype76% conf.

Mechanistic investigations revealed that PKP-1b exerts its anti-aging effects by inhibiting the insulin/IGF-1 signaling (IIS) pathway, which in turn promotes nuclear translocation of the transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO, upregulates expression of the antioxidant gene sod-3, thereby enhancing overall antioxidant capacity and reducing oxidative damage.

Fructan PKP-1b from Polygonatum kingianum attenuates aging and neurodegeneration by inhibiting insulin/IGF-1 signaling.PMID:41679824(2026)
supportscauses phenotype75% conf.

With the treatment of Exendin-4, the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 in the transgenic nematode TJ356 was enhanced.

Exendin-4 alleviates β-Amyloid peptide toxicity via DAF-16 in a Caenorhabditis elegans model of Alzheimer's disease.PMID:35992601(2022)
supportsenhances phenotype73% conf.

HT115 diet promoted the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 (ortholog of the FOXO family of transcription factors), a phenomenon previously reported to underlie neuroprotection caused by down-regulation of the insulin receptor in this system.

Bacterially produced metabolites protect C. elegans neurons from degeneration.PMID:32208418(2020)
supportsenhances phenotype69% conf.

In addition, enhanced nuclear translocation of DAF-16 was observed in the hispidol-fed DAF-16::GFP fused transgenic mutants, suggesting the requirement of DAF-16/FOXO activation for the longevity effect of hispidol.

Longevity effects of hispidol in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:33179346(2020)
supportsenhances phenotype69% conf.

Furthermore, we observed that the xylofuranosides induced nuclear translocation of the transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO, which in the worm is known to regulate stress responsiveness, aging and metabolism.

Seleno- and telluro-xylofuranosides attenuate Mn-induced toxicity in C. elegans via the DAF-16/FOXO pathway.PMID:24296137(2014)
supportsenhances phenotype69% conf.

At an upstream signaling level, SCO prompts changes to C. elegans fat regulation by stimulating nuclear translocation of transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO, an event that requires AMP-activated protein kinase under this condition.

A Fat-Promoting Botanical Extract From Artemisia scoparia Exerts Geroprotective Effects on Caenorhabditis elegans Life Span and Stress Resistance.PMID:35167659(2022)
supportssuppresses phenotype68% conf.

Since the insulin/IGF-like signaling (IIS) cascade is a key regulator of lifespan, all compounds were tested for the ability to cause nuclear translocation of the FOXO transcription factor DAF-16 and changes in target gene expression.

Structural features and bioavailability of four flavonoids and their implications for lifespan-extending and antioxidant actions in C. elegans.PMID:22155175(2012)
supportscauses phenotype68% conf.

Furthermore, it promoted an increased life expectancy in wild-type nematodes and increased the expression of superoxide dismutase and the nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

Baru Pulp (Dipteryx alata Vogel): Fruit from the Brazilian Savanna Protects against Oxidative Stress and Increases the Life Expectancy of Caenorhabditis elegans via SOD-3 and DAF-16.PMID:32722431(2020)
supportscauses phenotype67% conf.

We show that disulfide formation with transportin-1 is required for nuclear localization and the activation of FOXO4/DAF-16 induced by ROS, but not by the loss of insulin signaling.

Redox-dependent control of FOXO/DAF-16 by transportin-1.PMID:23333309(2013)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

HT115 diet promoted the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 (ortholog of the FOXO family of transcription factors), a phenomenon previously reported to underlie neuroprotection caused by down-regulation of the insulin receptor in this system.

Bacterially produced metabolites protect C. elegans neurons from degeneration.PMID:32208418(2020)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

And the nuclear localization of DAF-16 of strain TJ356 was significantly increased in PAO1-induced C. elegans by PGG.

Immunomodulatory effect of pentagalloyl glucose in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages and PAO1-induced Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:33957261(2021)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Conclusions: Our results suggest, that cholecalciferol inhibits Aβ-induced paralysis in C. elegans through inhibition of steroid-signaling and the concomitant nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

Amyloid-beta induced paralysis is reduced by cholecalciferol through inhibition of the steroid-signaling pathway in an Alzheimer model of Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:30905309(2021)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Moreover, the mechanism study revealed that NPRG was able to promote the nuclear localization of DAF-16 resulting in the activation of antioxidant enzymatic systems under oxidative stress.

Study of the Effect of Neutral Polysaccharides from Rehmannia glutinosa on Lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:31847478(2019)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Furthermore, it promoted an increased life expectancy in wild-type nematodes and increased the expression of superoxide dismutase and the nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

Baru Pulp (Dipteryx alata Vogel): Fruit from the Brazilian Savanna Protects against Oxidative Stress and Increases the Life Expectancy of Caenorhabditis elegans via SOD-3 and DAF-16.PMID:32722431(2020)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Finally, MSE induced nuclear DAF-16::GFP localization.

Antistress and anti-aging activities of Caenorhabditis elegans were enhanced by Momordica saponin extract.PMID:32860532(2021)
supportscauses54% conf.

Here, we report that lowbush cranberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) treatment causes marked nuclear localization of the central aging-related transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO in aged Caenorhabditis elegans.

Lowbush cranberry acts through DAF-16/FOXO signaling to promote increased lifespan and axon branching in aging posterior touch receptor neurons.PMID:29717416(2018)
supportsnegatively regulates54% conf.

In addition, G2019S inhibited ftt2 (a 14-3-3 gene homolog in C. elegans) knockdown-associated nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

G2019S LRRK2 Increases Stress Susceptibility Through Inhibition of DAF-16 Nuclear Translocation in a 14-3-3 Associated-Manner in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:30464741(2018)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

We found that G2019S transgenic worms had increased sensitivity to stress (heat and juglone treatment) and impaired stress-induced nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

G2019S LRRK2 Increases Stress Susceptibility Through Inhibition of DAF-16 Nuclear Translocation in a 14-3-3 Associated-Manner in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:30464741(2018)
supportscauses54% conf.

However, incubation with pinoresinol caused an enhanced nuclear accumulation of the transcription factor DAF-16 (insulin/IGF-like signalling pathway).

The Lignan Pinoresinol Induces Nuclear Translocation of DAF-16 in Caenorhabditis elegans but has No Effect on Life Span.PMID:25826281(2015)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Furthermore, treatment with the derivatives induced a much stronger nuclear localization of the DAF-16 transcription factor (FoxO homologue).

Methylated derivatives of myricetin enhance life span in Caenorhabditis elegans dependent on the transcription factor DAF-16.PMID:26281763(2015)
supportsregulates54% conf.

Furthermore, DPTVP induced nuclear translocation of the transcriptional factor DAF-16/FOXO, which regulates stress responsiveness and aging in worms.

Organotellurium and organoselenium compounds attenuate Mn-induced toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans by preventing oxidative stress.PMID:22406322(2012)
supportsregulates54% conf.

A pronounced antioxidant activity in vivo, which can be attributed to its ability to promote the nuclear translocation of DAF-16/FOXO, the main transcription factor regulating the expression of stress response genes.

Identification of phenolic secondary metabolites from Schotia brachypetala Sond. (Fabaceae) and demonstration of their antioxidant activities in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:27896020(2016)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Remarkably, we found that cholesterol plays an important role in the fasting-induced nuclear accumulation of DAF-16.

Cholesterol regulates DAF-16 nuclear localization and fasting-induced longevity in C. elegans.PMID:27989925(2017)
supportsregulates54% conf.

How ROS regulate the nuclear translocation of FOXO/DAF-16 is largely unknown.

Redox-dependent control of FOXO/DAF-16 by transportin-1.PMID:23333309(2013)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

We show that disulfide formation with transportin-1 is required for nuclear localization and the activation of FOXO4/DAF-16 induced by ROS, but not by the loss of insulin signaling.

Redox-dependent control of FOXO/DAF-16 by transportin-1.PMID:23333309(2013)
supportsregulates54% conf.

Furthermore, we observed that the xylofuranosides induced nuclear translocation of the transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO, which in the worm is known to regulate stress responsiveness, aging and metabolism.

Seleno- and telluro-xylofuranosides attenuate Mn-induced toxicity in C. elegans via the DAF-16/FOXO pathway.PMID:24296137(2014)
supportsregulates54% conf.

However, it remains unclear how DAF-16 achieves its specificity in regulating these various biological processes.

A new DAF-16 isoform regulates longevity.PMID:20613724(2010)
supportsnegatively regulates54% conf.

Furthermore, treatment of the fat-2-RNAi worm with PUFA--using the fatty acids from linoleic acid through eicosapentaenoic acid--suppressed nuclear localization of DAF-16.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are involved in regulatory mechanism of fatty acid homeostasis via daf-2/insulin signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:20226839(2010)
supportsregulates54% conf.

Thus, EAK proteins regulate the activity of nuclear DAF-16/FoxO.

EAK proteins: novel conserved regulators of C. elegans lifespan.PMID:20975207(2010)
supportscauses54% conf.

Since the insulin/IGF-like signaling (IIS) cascade is a key regulator of lifespan, all compounds were tested for the ability to cause nuclear translocation of the FOXO transcription factor DAF-16 and changes in target gene expression.

Structural features and bioavailability of four flavonoids and their implications for lifespan-extending and antioxidant actions in C. elegans.PMID:22155175(2012)
supportsnegatively regulates54% conf.

With Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system, this study demonstrates that clozapine is unique among antipsychotic drugs because it requires β-arrestin and serum and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase (SGK) in addition to Akt to suppress the nuclear localization of DAF-16 (Forkhead box O [FOXO]).

Clozapine and lithium require Caenorhabditis elegans β-arrestin and serum- and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase to affect Daf-16 (FOXO) localization.PMID:21732403(2011)
supportsnegatively regulates54% conf.

Lithium, a mood stabilizer often used to treat psychosis, also requires β-arrestin and SGK to suppress the nuclear localization of DAF-16.

Clozapine and lithium require Caenorhabditis elegans β-arrestin and serum- and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase to affect Daf-16 (FOXO) localization.PMID:21732403(2011)
supportsregulates54% conf.

JNK regulates lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans by modulating nuclear translocation of forkhead transcription factor/DAF-16.

Worming pathways to and from DAF-16/FOXO.PMID:16839734(2006)
supportsregulates54% conf.

Reducing IIS function leads to the nuclear accumulation of the DAF-16/FOXO transcription factor, which extends lifespan by regulating downstream longevity genes.

Regulation of Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan by a proteasomal E3 ligase complex.PMID:17392428(2007)
supportsnegatively regulates54% conf.

Our findings implicate nuclear-pore modification in p53-dependent cell death, because inhibiting nuclear-pore genes that are upregulated by DAF-16 blocks p53-dependent cell death in the tumor, but not normal, p53-independent, germline cell death.

DAF-16/FOXO targets genes that regulate tumor growth in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:17934462(2007)
supportsregulates54% conf.

Both aspects converge on controlling the nuclear translocation and activation of the FOXO transcription factor DAF-16.

SHC-1/p52Shc targets the insulin/IGF-1 and JNK signaling pathways to modulate life span and stress response in C. elegans.PMID:18832074(2008)
supportscauses54% conf.

Environmental stresses, such as starvation, heat, and oxidative stress, cause rapid nuclear localization of DAF-16.

daf-16 integrates developmental and environmental inputs to mediate aging in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:11747825(2001)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

At an upstream signaling level, SCO prompts changes to C. elegans fat regulation by stimulating nuclear translocation of transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO, an event that requires AMP-activated protein kinase under this condition.

A Fat-Promoting Botanical Extract From Artemisia scoparia Exerts Geroprotective Effects on Caenorhabditis elegans Life Span and Stress Resistance.PMID:35167659(2022)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Moreover, nuclear accumulation of DAF-16 was promoted upon CLJP treatment.

Lonicera japonica polysaccharides improve longevity and fitness of Caenorhabditis elegans by activating DAF-16.PMID:36586650(2023)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

We also found that HLEA-P1 activates nuclear localization of DAF-16 transcription factor of insulin/IGF-1 signaling (IIS) pathway.

Neuroprotective effects of a medium chain fatty acid, decanoic acid, isolated from H. leucospilota against Parkinsonism in C. elegans PD model.PMID:36582526(2022)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Taken together, the results indicate that GS-Rd significantly reduces Aβ aggregation by targeting the MAPK signal pathway, induces nuclear translocation of DAF-16 to activate downstream signaling pathways and increases resistance to oxidative stress in C. elegans to protect against Aβ-induced toxicity.

Ginsenoside Rd protects transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans from β-amyloid toxicity by activating oxidative resistant.PMID:36588689(2022)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Mechanistically, Asp promoted the expression and nuclear localization of the DAF-16 protein, an upstream regulator of the above two autophagy-related genes.

Asperuloside, the bioactive compound in the edible Eucommia ulmoides male flower, delays muscle aging by daf-16 mediated improvement in mitochondrial dysfunction.PMID:37212195(2023)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Gene expression analysis indicated that phlorizin reversed the downregulation of IIS, mTOR and lipid metabolism pathways and promoted the nuclear translocation of DAF-16.

Phlorizin mitigates high glucose-induced metabolic disorders through the IIS pathway in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:40130478(2025)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

Additionally, we demonstrated that swimming exercise induces nuclear localization of DAF-16 in an AMPK-dependent manner.

Exercise-Induced Differential Transcriptional Output of AMPK Signaling Improves Axon Regeneration and Functional Recovery.PMID:41605653(2026)
supportspositively regulates54% conf.

In addition, the flower extract and apigenin induced the nuclear localization of DAF-16, which is involved in lipogenesis in nematodes.

Effect of Apigenin-Enriched Elsholtzia splendens Flower Extract on Lipid and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Accumulation in 3T3-L1 Cells and Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:41426362(2025)

Uncertain evidence (6)

uncertainpositively regulates54% conf.

Moreover, ethanol could induce the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 in the nematodes.

Ethanol Alleviates Amyloid-β-Induced Toxicity in an Alzheimer's Disease Model of Caenorhabiditis elegans.PMID:34867289(2021)
uncertainpositively regulates54% conf.

NP and NP-9 induced the activation and nuclear translocation of DAF-16, suggesting that transcription of stress-response genes may be mediated by the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway.

Toxicity of nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylate on Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:31654870(2020)
uncertainregulates54% conf.

Furthermore, reducing zinc levels led to greater nuclear localization of DAF-16 and enhanced dauer formation compared to controls, suggesting that the lifespan effects of zinc are mediated in part by the insulin/IGF-1 pathway.

Zinc Levels Modulate Lifespan through Multiple Longevity Pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:27078872(2016)
uncertainpositively regulates54% conf.

Functional genomic analysis and molecular biology validation suggest that defective endocytosis, the decreased activity of the citrate cycle and the reduced nuclear translocation of DAF-16 transcription factor play key roles in inducing the observed a-SWCNT toxicity in worms.

Molecular characterization of toxicity mechanism of single-walled carbon nanotubes.PMID:23623425(2013)
uncertainpositively regulates54% conf.

RNAi of fat-2 induced nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and increased the level of TAG that could be detected by Oil Red-O, but suppressed the accumulation of lipid dyed by Nile red.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are involved in regulatory mechanism of fatty acid homeostasis via daf-2/insulin signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:20226839(2010)
uncertainpositively regulates54% conf.

MI could also induce the nuclear localization of the DAF-16.

The Attenuation of Insulin/IGF-1 Signaling Pathway Plays a Crucial Role in the Myo-Inositol-Alleviated Aging in Caenorhabditis elegans.PMID:37047164(2023)