Ψ GAPDHS - Ziphius cavirostris
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| GlossID | Species | Gene Loss Mechanism | Loss Type | Lineage Specific | Evidence | Accession Nr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL_OSSPSR | Ziphius cavirostris | LOF (frameshift, premature stop, ss) | Full | No | Single individual SRA |
Statements
| Type | Excerpt | DOI |
|---|---|---|
| Mutation Description | "Among these, a single splice site mutation was shared across all the examined Odontoceti species, with exception of the early diverging beaked (Ziphiidae) and sperm whales (Physeteridae and Kogiidae), which display independent inactivating mutations (Figure 1A)." | 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.