Ψ TLR5 - Phataginus tricuspis

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GlossID Species Gene Loss Mechanism Loss Type Lineage Specific Evidence Accession Nr.
GL_CER3KH Phataginus tricuspis Gene deletion Full Yes Genomic

Statements

Type Excerpt DOI
Timing of Loss "We found that TLR5 is also deleted in the tree pangolin and the deletion break points are shared between all three pangolins (fig. 1C), which strongly suggests that the gene deletion already occurred in the common ancestor of the three pangolin species." 10.1093/molbev/msaa058