Ψ GAPDHS - Heterocephalus glaber
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| GlossID | Species | Gene Loss Mechanism | Loss Type | Lineage Specific | Evidence | Accession Nr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL_BG5OF8 | Heterocephalus glaber | Exon(s) deletion | Full | Yes | Genomic | XM_021239581.1 |
Statements
| Type | Excerpt | DOI |
|---|---|---|
| Mutation Description | "Gapdhs open reading frame (ORF)-disrupting mutations were also identified in other mammals but were only found to be valid in the naked mole rat, known to have a simplified and degenerate sperm,[17] and Pholidota (pangolins; figshare link in Key resources table)." | 10.1016/j.cub.2021.05.062 |
Curator Observations
Gapdhs (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase spermatogenic) is a sperm-specific glycolytic enzyme that plays a crucial role in the glycolysis pathway.