### Gene Summary: IQCF3

**Gene Symbol**: IQCF3  
**Description**: The IQCF3 gene encodes a protein predicted to enable calmodulin binding activity, which may implicate it in calcium signaling pathways. 

**Protein Isoforms**: There are two potential isoforms predicted based on computational mapping.

### 1. Associated Genes
While specific genes associated with IQCF3 were not mentioned in the provided summaries, generally, genes encoding proteins involved in calcium signaling, neuromodulation, and various cell signaling pathways can be functionally and genetically linked to IQCF3. Key potentially associated genes could include:

- **CALM1, CALM2, CALM3**: Encoding calmodulin proteins, which are crucial for calcium signal transduction.
- **MYO1C**: Involved in cellular transport mechanisms that may be influenced by calcium binding.
- **CAMK2A**: Cambium-dependent protein kinase important in synaptic plasticity and memory formation, potentially linked to calmodulin activity.

### 2. Aging or Age-Related Diseases
Current research does not explicitly indicate direct associations of IQCF3 with aging or age-related diseases, but given its potential role in calcium signaling:

- Altered calcium homeostasis has been implicated in various age-associated diseases, including neurodegeneration, like Alzheimer's disease. Dysregulation in calcium signaling pathways can contribute to the pathology of late-onset neurodegenerative disorders.
- Investigation into potential links between IQCF3 expression and senescence, apoptosis, or cellular responses to stressors associated with aging may provide insight, but specific studies focusing on IQCF3's role in aging are needed.

### 3. Drug Interactions
Currently, there are no specific drugs or drug classes mentioned that directly interact with the IQCF3 gene. However, given its relation to calmodulin:

- **Calcium channel blockers**: Medications that influence calcium signaling indirectly might affect its pathway or functionality since calmodulin is a primary mediator in calcium signaling.
- Potential exploration into compounds or drugs affecting calmodulin activity could reveal associations with IQCF3, but specific interactions would require targeted pharmacogenomic studies.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
IQCF3 may be involved in several pathways and biological processes, including:

- **Calcium signaling**: Mediated through its interaction with calmodulin, playing a critical role in various cellular functions.
- **Neuronal signaling**: Enhancing cognitive functions and synaptic plasticity due to its possible involvement in neuronal calcium signaling.
- **Cell cycle regulation**: Since signaling molecules involved in calcium signaling also regulate cell proliferation and apoptosis, IQCF3 may indirectly impact these processes.

Further research is necessary to elucidate the specific pathways and detailed roles of IQCF3. Gene expression studies, knockdown/knockout models, and pathway analyses would benefit the understanding of IQCF3's contributions to health and disease, especially concerning aging.