The LINC02461 gene, also referred to as long intergenic non-coding RNA 02461, is an RNA gene located in humans and classified as a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA). Like other lncRNAs, LINC02461 plays a role in gene regulation and may have implications in various biological processes.

### 1. Associated Genes
LINC02461 may be associated with various genes based on its expression patterns and regulatory functions. Some of the genes known to be co-expressed or functionally related to LINC02461 include genes involved in cellular processes, but specific associations can be identified through bioinformatics databases that provide co-expression and interaction networks. However, as of the information available, detailed gene associations specifically mentioned are lacking. Research may provide more insights, particularly through next-generation sequencing and RNA-seq data analyses.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
While specific details related to aging or age-related diseases directly associated with LINC02461 are not widely documented, generally, lncRNAs have been implicated in regulatory networks that control cellular senescence, inflammation, and other processes relevant to aging. Further research may reveal potential links between LINC02461 expression and age-related conditions, such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, which might illustrate the gene's role in the pathology of these conditions.

### 3. Drug Interactions
As an lncRNA, LINC02461 does not directly code for proteins; thus, it generally does not have well-characterized interactions with drugs in the same way coding genes do. However, research in lncRNA biology is expanding, and lncRNAs can be targets for specific therapeutic strategies (like RNA-based drugs). Currently, specific drug classes or compounds that interact with LINC02461 are not well-established, but future studies may identify small molecules or therapeutic approaches that modulate its expression or function.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
Although specific pathways involving LINC02461 are not comprehensively characterized, lncRNAs often participate in various cellular processes, such as:
- Regulation of gene expression (both transcriptional and post-transcriptional)
- Epigenetic modulation (involvement in chromatin remodeling)
- Interactions with protein partners to influence cellular signaling pathways
- Participation in cellular responses to stress and inflammation 

In summary, LINC02461 is a long non-coding RNA that may play a role in gene regulation and potentially in aging or disease processes, though specific mechanisms and interactions are still under investigation. Research on lncRNAs is ongoing, and future studies could clarify LINC02461's roles, associations, and potential therapeutic implications.