Table of Contents | Genet. Mol. Res.2017(3)
Genetic variability of a Brazilian Capsicum frutescens germplasm collection using morphological characteristics and SSR markers
Authors: S.I.C. Carvalho, L.B. Bianchetti, C.F. Ragassi, C.S.C. Ribeiro, F.J.B. Reifschneider, G.S.C. Buso and F.G. Faleiro
Characterization studies provide essential information for the conservation and use of germplasm in plant breeding programs. In this study, 103 Capsicum frutescens L. accessions from the Active Germplasm Bank of Embrapa Hortaliças, representative of all five Brazilian geographic regions, were characterized based on morp.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039689
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039689
Environmental stratifications for soybean cultivar recommendation and its consistency over time
Authors: R.M. Pacheco, J.B. Duarte, R.G. Branquinho and P.I.D.M. Souza
Stratification of environments is a strategy to capitalize genotype x environment (GxE) interaction, which can optimize the process of assessment and cultivar recommendation, increasing productivity in a target environmental population. The objective of this study was to assess environmental stratification methods based on the.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039693
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039693
Mitochondrial DNA control region analysis of three ethnic populations in lower Northern part of Thailand
Authors: U. Suyasunanont, M. Nakkuntod and S. Mirasena
The lower northern part of Thailand contains various genetically diverse ethnic populations. The sequences of the mitochondrial DNA hypervariable region were studied in three ethnic populations inhabiting Phitsanulok Province. One hundred and nine nucleotide sequences - 53, 29, and 27 from Hmongs (Hill tribe), Lao Songs, and T.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039687
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039687
Alteration of -656(G/T) and -607(C/A) polymorphisms in interleukin-18 (IL-18) gene in house dust mite-sensitive allergic rhinitis patients in Thailand
Authors: A. Tungtrongchitr, J. Jumpasri, N. Sookrung, N. Visitsunthorn, P. Tantilipikorn, O. Piboonpocanan, N. Indrawattana, R. Tungtrongchitr and W. Chaicumpa
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated inflammation of the nasal membranes, which is naturally triggered by aeroallergens. House dust mites (HDM) are the most common inhalant allergens. Interleukin-18 (IL-18) has been established as an essential cytokine that can activate the generation of IgE. This randomized controlled st.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039641
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039641
Molecular analysis of the GSTT1 gene polymorphism in patients with clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis
Authors: J.V.M. Martins, D.A. Rodrigues, K.S.F. Silva, I.R. Costa, M.H. Lagares, F.L. Campedelli, A.M. Barbosa, M.P. Morais and K.K.V.O. Moura
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease formed by the accumulation of lipids in the innermost layer and large-caliber artery (tunica intima). This accumulation, along with platelet factors, stimulates the proliferation of muscle cells in this region. Over than 400 genes may be related to the pathology since they regu.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039620
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039620
Bayesian analyses of genetic parameters for growth traits in Nellore cattle raised on pasture
Authors: F.B. Lopes, J.L. Ferreira, R.B. Lobo and G.J.M. Rosa
This study was carried out to investigate (co)variance components and genetic parameters for growth traits in beef cattle using a multi-trait model by Bayesian methods. Genetic and residual (co)variances and parameters were estimated for weights at standard ages of 120 (W120), 210 (W210), 365 (W365), and 450 days (W450), and f.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039606
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039606
Improvement in orthopedic outcome score and reduction in IL-1�², CXCL13, and TNF-�± in synovial fluid of osteoarthritis patients following arthroscopic knee surgery
Authors: Z.M. Li and M. Li
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative joint disease and immune system dysregulation has been implicated in its pathogenesis. The effect of arthroscopic knee surgery, an important method for KOA diagnosis and treatment, on the expression of immune regulators remains poorly understood. We aimed to investigate the cl.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039487
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039487
Selection of maize inbred lines and gene expression for resistance to ear rot
Authors: G.S. Pereira, R.G.V. Pinho, E.V.R.V. Pinho, L.P.M. Pires, L.A.Y. Bernardo Junior, J.L.A. Pereira and M.P. Melo
In recent years, there has been a large incidence of fungi causing “ear rot” in maize in Brazil, the main fungus being Fusarium verticillioides. The most efficient and competitive alternative for control of this disease consists of using maize hybrids resistant to this pathogen. Thus, the aims of this study were to.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039415
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039415