### Gene Overview: LINC02145

**Gene Symbol:** LINC02145   
**Type:** Long Intergenic Non-Protein Coding RNA

#### 1. Associated Genes
While LINC02145 is primarily categorized as a long non-coding RNA, it may exhibit interactions or regulatory roles with various genes, although specific associations can be less direct compared to protein-coding genes. Several genes potentially linked with LINC02145 in various studies may include those involved in regulatory functions, cancer pathways, or other cellular processes; however, specific genes directly associated with LINC02145 are not well-documented and require further research for comprehensive understanding. 

#### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
LINC02145, like other long non-coding RNAs, could be implicated in gene regulation associated with aging or age-related diseases, although specific research correlating LINC02145 with aging has not been extensively documented. Some non-coding RNAs are known to play roles in cellular senescence, apoptosis, and inflammation—all processes relevant to aging. Future investigations might reveal a more precise relationship between LINC02145 and these aspects.

#### 3. Drug Interactions
Currently, there are no well-documented drugs or drug classes specifically targeting LINC02145 as it is a non-coding RNA primarily involved in regulatory functions within cells. Future research might identify potential therapeutic avenues where modulating LINC02145 can have clinical significance.

#### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
LINC02145 participates in various biological processes consistent with the functions of long non-coding RNAs, which generally include:
- **Gene regulation:** May be involved in the regulation of nearby genes by acting as a scaffold for transcription factors or by interacting with chromatin-modifying complexes.
- **Cancer pathways:** As with many lncRNAs, it might be implicated in cancer-related mechanisms, such as tumorigenesis or metastasis, which is a common research focus for non-coding RNAs, although specific pathways need further elucidation.
- **Response to cellular stress:** Could play a role in the cellular response mechanisms, although this would require empirical studies to validate.

Further characterization of LINC02145's roles in specific pathways and disorders is needed through experimental studies, as the functional significance of many lncRNAs remains to be fully understood. 

### Conclusion
LINC02145 appears to be an important component of the non-coding RNA landscape with potential implications in gene regulation and disease; however, much research is needed to clarify its exact mechanisms, associated genes, and functional roles in aging and therapeutic contexts.