Table of Contents | Genet. Mol. Res.2017(1)
Expression of the stem cell factor in fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and macrophages in periapical tissues in human chronic periapical diseases
Authors: S.Q. Shen, R. Wang and S.G. Huang
Stem cell factor (SCF), an important stem cell cytokine, has multiple functions. Fibroblasts (FBs), mature mast cells, endothelial cells (ECs), and eosinophil granulocytes can produce SCF in the inflammatory process. Therefore, we aimed to observe SCF expression in FBs, ECs, and macrophages (MPs) in periapical tissues in human.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019394
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019394
MiR-214 regulates oral cancer KB cell apoptosis through targeting RASSF5
Authors: T.K. Li, K. Yin, Z. Chen, Y. Bao and S.X. Zhang
Ras association domain family member 5 (RASSF5), a member of the Ras association domain family, induces cell apoptosis by phosphorylating FOXO3a, which triggers target gene BIM (pro-apoptotic factor) activation. MiR-214 is overexpressed in oral cancer tissue, indicating its possible involvement in oral cancer pathogenesis. Bio.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019327
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019327
Establishment and application of molecular ID in the main inbred lines of Chinese cabbage
Authors: X.X. Zhang, X.B. Tang, Y. Liu and Y.W. Zhang
Chinese cabbage is an important cruciferous vegetable in China. The differences in the morphology and other characteristics of the different varieties of Chinese cabbage are generally caused by their different genes. Using the simple sequence repeat (SSR) DNA molecular markers is an effective way to identify different genotype.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019144
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019144
Selection of experimental strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) hybrids based on selection indices
Authors: S.D. Vieira, D.C. de Souza, I.A. Martins, G.H.M.R. Ribeiro, L.V. Resende, A.K.L. Ferraz, A.G. Galv�£o and J.T.V. de Resende
The strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Dutch.), is the only vegetable belonging to the rosacea family. All strawberry species have now emerged from wild species and belong to the genus Fragaria, being that this genus presents more than 45 described species, and only 11 are considered natural species. Due to the octoploid nature o.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019052
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019052
Immunohistochemical localization of sex hormone receptors in two Raillietina tapeworms
Authors: L. Chen, Y.M. Sun, L. Mu, Y. Zeng, H.Y. Li and T.H. Yang
Sex hormone receptors play critical roles in development and reproduction. However, it is not known whether they exist in Raillietina tapeworms, and if they do, whether they have a similar function to that in vertebrates. We examined the immunohistochemical distributions of androgen receptors (ARs), estrogen receptors (ERs), a.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019033
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019033
Effect of increased UV-B radiation on carotenoid accumulation and total antioxidant capacity in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) leaves
Authors: J. Shen, C.Q. Jiang, Y.F. Yan, B.R. Liu and C.L. Zu
Carotenoids are important components of plant antioxidant systems, which protect photosystems from photooxidative destruction during ultraviolet-B (UV-B) exposure. The influence of carotenoids on total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of plants has rarely been studied. In this study, tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L., ‘K326’.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16018438
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16018438
GSTM1 polymorphism in patients with clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis
Authors: D.A. Rodrigues, J.V.M. Martins, K.S.F. e Silva, I.R. Costa, M.H. Lagares, F.L. Campedelli, A.M. Barbosa, M.P. de Morais and K.K.V.O. Moura
Atherosclerosis is characterized by lesions, called atheroma or atheromatous plaques, in the inner layer of blood vessels, which block the vascular lumen and weaken the underlying tunica media. Several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for the development of atherosclerosis exist. The modifiable risk factors include h.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019101
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019101
Bioinformatics: an overview and its applications
Authors: W.J.S. Diniz and F. Canduri
Technological advancements in recent years have promoted a marked progress in understanding the genetic basis of phenotypes. In line with these advances, genomics has changed the paradigm of biological questions in full genome-wide scale (genome-wide), revealing an explosion of data and opening up many possibilities. On the ot.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019645
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019645