Ψ PCSK9 - Canis lupaster

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GlossID Species Gene Loss Mechanism Loss Type Lineage Specific Evidence Accession Nr.
GL_SPPZXO Canis lupaster Exon(s) deletion Full Yes Genomic

Statements

Type Excerpt DOI
Mutation Description "In Caniformia, traces of gradual gene degradation over evolutionary time could still be found when comparing the basal Canidae to more recent families (Fig. 4). Indeed, while Canidae typically lack only exons 3 and 5, two additional deletions caused the loss of exons 4, 7 to 9 and part of exon 10 after the UrsidaeCanidae split, as evidenced by the sequences of Ursidae, Pinnipedia and Ailuridae." 10.1007/s10709-021-00113-x
Timing of Loss "In Carnivora, none of the 63 species analysed had a functional gene, but there was a marked difference in the pattern of gene inactivation between the suborders Caniformia and Feliformia." 10.1007/s10709-021-00113-x

Curator Observations

Listed as "Canis anthus" sometimes listed as a subspecies of Canis lupaster (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegalese_wolf). Does not have a separate NCBI identifier.