### CCDC160 Gene Summary

**Gene Symbol:** CCDC160  
**Protein Family:** CCDC160 family  

The CCDC160 gene is a protein-coding gene that is part of the coiled-coil domain containing (CCDC) protein family. Proteins in this family are typically involved in various cellular functions, including structural roles and interactions with other proteins.

#### 1. Associated Genes
While specific interaction partners or associated genes for CCDC160 may not be exhaustively detailed in the summaries, genes often studied in similar contexts or pathways may include:
- **CCDC141**: Another gene in the CCDC family potentially involved in ciliated structure formation.
- **IFT genes (e.g., IFT88)**: Related to intraflagellar transport, a process critical in cilia function, potentially overlaps with the functions of CCDC160 since many CCDC proteins play a role in ciliary assembly.
- **KIF3A, KIF3B**: Kinesins involved in transport processes within cells; functional connections may exist in ciliary transport pathways.

#### 2. Aging or Age-Related Diseases
Research on CCDC160 in the context of aging or age-related diseases is limited at present. However, since many CCDC family members are implicated in cilia function, disruptions in ciliary structure and function have been associated with:
- **Ciliopathies**: Conditions that could contribute to aging phenotypes due to impaired signaling or sensing functions of cilia.
- Potential links to diseases such as Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders as ciliary dysfunction has been implicated in these conditions.

#### 3. Known Drug Interactions
As of now, there are no specific drugs or drug classes known to directly interact with CCDC160 outlined in public databases like NCBI or UniProt. However, further research might reveal potential indirect interactions through pathways involving cilia or coiled-coil containing proteins, especially in the context of drug development targeting related diseases.

#### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
CCDC160 may be involved in several biological processes, such as:
- **Ciliary Formation and Function**: Given its membership in the CCDC family, it likely plays a role in the assembly or maintenance of ciliary structures, essential for cellular signaling and motility.
- **Cell Signaling Pathways**: Potential involvement in Hedgehog signaling or similar pathways, which depend on cilia for proper transduction of signals.
- **Cellular Structural Integrity**: Like many coiled-coil proteins, CCDC160 may contribute to maintaining the architecture of various cellular structures.

Due to the relative novelty of research surrounding CCDC160 and the specifics of its function still emerging, ongoing and future studies are expected to clarify its roles in disease and cellular processes further.