Table of Contents | Genet. Mol. Res.2017(3)
Chemotherapeutical effects of the herbal medicine Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC.
Authors: I.V. Almeida, L.C. Soares, F.T. Lucio, L.B. Cantagalli, A.F. Reusing and V.E.P. Vicentini
The use of medicinal plants dates back to the beginning of humanity, and today their application as complementary therapy has been widely disseminated as an alternative to conventional therapy. The medicinal plant named Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC. (known as cat’s claw) is a common woody vine of the Amazon forest that .. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039782
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039782
Prediction of genetic gains by selection indices using mixed models in elephant grass for energy purposes
Authors: V.B. Silva, R F. Daher, M.S.B. Ara�ºjo, Y.P. Souza, S. Cassaro, B.R.S. Menezes, L.M. Gravina, A.A.C. Novo, F.D. Tardin and A.T. Amaral J�ºnior
Genetically improved cultivars of elephant grass need to be adapted to different ecosystems with a faster growth speed and lower seasonality of biomass production over the year. This study aimed to use selection indices using mixed models (REML/BLUP) for selecting families and progenies within full-sib families of elephant gra.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039781
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039781
Down-Klinefelter syndrome (48,XXY,+21) in a neonate associated with congenital heart disease
Authors: M.A. Rodrigues, L.F. Morgade, L.F.A. Dias, R.V. Moreira, P.D. Maia, A.F.H. Sales and P.D. Ribeiro
Double aneuploidy is considered a rare phenomenon. Herein, we describe a case of double aneuploidy 48,XXY,+21 in a neonate with congenital heart defects. The 28-day-old neonate male (23-year-old mother and 24-year-old father) was admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit owing to congenital heart disease. Echocardiography sho.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039780
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039780
Assessment of the rs4340 ACE gene polymorphism in acute coronary syndrome in a Western Mexican population
Authors: A. Valdez-Haro, Y. Valle, E. Valdes-Alvarado, F. Casillas-Mu�±oz, J.F. Mu�±oz-Valle, G.L. Reynoso-Villalpando, H.E. Flores-Salinas and J.R. Padilla-Guti�©rrez
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is considered one of the main causes of death worldwide. Contradictory findings concerning the impact of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene on cardiovascular diseases have been reported. Previous conclusions point out that the variability in results depends on ethnicity and genetic polym.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039779
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039779
Structure and genetic diversity of Anacardium humile (Anacardiaceae): a tropical shrub
Authors: L.G. Cota, P.A. Moreira, M.M. Brand�£o, V.A. Royo, A.F. Melo Junior, E.V. Menezes and D.A. Oliveira
Anacardium humile Saint Hilaire is a tropical shrub native to the Cerrado biome. It is a fruiting species with biological, medicinal, and socioeconomic significance. Thus, knowing how the genetic variability of natural populations is organized allows for the establishment of strategies for conservation and the sustainable use .. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039778
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039778
Cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of geraniol in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and human hepatoma cell line (HepG2)
Authors: T.B. Queiroz, G.F. Santos, S.C. Ventura, C.A. Hiruma-Lima, I.O.M. Gaiv�£o and E.L. Maistro
Geraniol is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol present in the essential oil of many aromatic plants and is one of the most frequently used molecules by the flavor and fragrance industries. The literature also reports its therapeutic potential, highlighting itself especially as a likely molecule for the development of drugs against.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039777
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039777
Genetic divergence in elite castor bean lineages based on TRAP markers
Authors: K.S. Sim�µes, S.A. Silva, E.L. Machado and M.S. Silva
Castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) is a tropical plant of great commercial interest and a potential source of biodiesel. The development of genetically improved cultivars with high amounts of oil in the seeds and low ricin toxicity is crucial to increase the productivity of this crop. The use of TRAP (target region amplificatio.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039776
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039776
Agricultural performance and genetic parameters for yield-related traits of sugar- and energy cane families derived from planned crosses
Authors: A.R. Fernandes J�ºnior, A.A.C. de Azeredo, R.A. de Oliveira, J.C. Bespalhok Filho, O.T. Ido, E. Daros and B.P. Brasileiro
The forecast of a growing energy demand in the coming years has aroused particular interest in biomass for energy cogeneration, to diversify the energy matrix by using clean and renewable sources. To meet the new demands of the sugarcane industry, this study evaluated the agronomic performance and estimated genetic parameters .. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039773
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039773