Function and phylogeny support the independent evolution of acid-sensing ion channels in the Placozoa
W. Elkhatib, L. A. Yanez-Guerra, T. D. Mayorova, M. A. Currie, M. Perera, A. Singh, J. Gauberg, A. Senatore
This study identifies a proton-activated Deg/ENaC channel in Trichoplax adhaerens, showing it evolved independently from mammalian ASIC channels.
bioRxiv · Jun 28, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology