Ψ GAPDHS - Manis pentadactyla

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GlossID Species Gene Loss Mechanism Loss Type Lineage Specific Evidence Accession Nr.
GL_Y7HALG Manis pentadactyla LOF (frameshift, premature stop, ss) Full Yes Multiple individual SRA XM_036929095.2

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.