### NUP93-DT Gene Overview

**Gene Symbol:** NUP93-DT

The NUP93-DT gene is a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) associated with the NUP93 gene, which encodes a nucleoporin involved in the structure of the nuclear pore complex. 

### 1. Associated Genes
NUP93-DT is primarily associated with its neighboring gene, **NUP93**. Other genes potentially linked through functional pathways or regulatory networks may include:

- **NUP88**: Another nucleoporin that plays a role in nuclear transport.
- **NUP62**: A member of the nucleoporin family that is involved in nuclear-cytoplasmic transport.
- **NUP153**: A nucleoporin with a role in stabilizing the nuclear envelope.
- **NUP107**: Integral to the nuclear pore complex assembly.
  
While these genes are not explicitly mentioned in the summaries, they relate to the nucleocytoplasmic transport pathways and molecular mechanisms involving nucleoporins.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
Currently, specific published studies focusing on the direct impact of NUP93-DT on aging or age-related diseases are limited. However, given the role of nucleoporins in cellular transport and nuclear integrity, it is plausible that alterations in the expression or function of lncRNAs, including NUP93-DT, might influence age-related processes such as:

- **Cellular senescence**: Disruptions in nucleocytoplasmic transport may lead to the accumulation of damaged proteins and genomic instability, contributing to senescence.
- **Neurodegenerative diseases**: As nucleoporins are critical for maintaining nuclear assembly and transport, dysregulation may contribute to diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
  
Further research is needed to elucidate specific links between NUP93-DT and aging or related pathologies.

### 3. Drug Interactions
As of the current knowledge, there is no direct evidence linking specific drugs or drug classes to the NUP93-DT gene specifically. However, potential indirectly related compounds affecting nucleocytoplasmic transport pathways (like inhibitors of nuclear transport) could influence its regulatory mechanisms. Future studies might uncover specific pharmaceuticals that affect NUP93-DT expression or function.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
NUP93-DT is involved in several notable biological processes and pathways:

- **Nuclear transport**: Since it is associated with nucleoporins, NUP93-DT may play a regulatory role in the transport of proteins and RNA across the nuclear envelope.
- **Gene expression regulation**: Long non-coding RNAs are often involved in regulating gene expression at various levels, including chromatin remodeling, transcription, and post-transcriptional modifications.
- **Cell cycle regulation**: Disturbances in nucleoporin activity can influence cell cycle progression and checkpoint mechanisms, possibly implicating NUP93-DT in these processes.

Understanding the function of NUP93-DT and its contributions to biological processes will require ongoing research to fully elucidate its roles and interactions within the cell.