SIR2: Could a Gene Extend Human Lifespan 6x?

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The discussion centers on the potential impact of the SIR2 gene on human lifespan, referencing studies that suggest its exclusion could significantly extend longevity, as observed in organisms like worms. Participants explore the role of the SIRone gene, which appears to suppress longevity, with evidence indicating that SIRone-deficient cells can divide indefinitely while remaining normal and cancer-free. There is a query about whether SIRone is indeed the correct name for this longevity-suppressing gene, with mentions of similar research conducted on mouse cells. A link to a relevant biotech article is shared for further information.
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Could the exclusion of the SIR2 gene lengthen the human lifespan 6 times? it's been shown to lengthen lifespan like that in animals such as worms right?
 
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I think I misread/was thinking about the wrong gene

Apparently SIRone gene suppresses longevity and SIRone deficient cells divide indefinetly and appear normal/cancer free? Does anyone have any more information on this?
Is the correct name for the gene that suppresses longevity, and whose cells, when empty of the gene divide indefinetly and appear normal/cancer free the SIRone gene? I think they've done this in mice cells?
 
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Here's the website I found it on, after using google like 20 times to re-find the page

http://www.biotech-weblog.com/50226711/sirt1_gene_suppresses_longevity.php
 
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