Genetic characterization of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) genotypes from eastern Turkey
Authors: G. Sar�±kam�±��1, F. Ya��ar2, M. Bak�±r3, K. Kazan4 and A. Erg�¼l3
Green bean genotypes collected from eastern Turkey were characterized using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and morphological traits. Among 12 SSR markers, 10 produced successful amplifications and revealed DNA polymorphisms that were subsequently used to assess genetic relatedness of the genotypes. Based on the number of alleles generated and the pr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr605
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr605
Genetic polymorphisms of EGF 5'-UTR and NAT2 857G/A associated with glioma in a case control study of Malaysian patients
Authors: K.A. Muthusamy L.H. Lian N. Vairavan K.H. Chua V. Wara
Studies of genetic mutations that have been used in predicting glioma prognosis have revealed a complex relationship between clinical and genetic factors. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and the NAT2 gene play a central role in carcinogenesis. An adenine (A) to guanine (G) single nucleotide polymorphism at position 61 in the 5'-untranslated region (5'-UTR) of .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.15.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.15.7
Comparison of coefficients and distance measurements in passion fruit plants based on molecular markers and physicochemical descriptors
Authors: C.B.M. Cerqueira-Silva1, C.B. Cardoso-Silva2, L.D.H.C.S. Concei�§�£o3, J.V.A. Nonato2, A.C. Oliveira2 and R.X. Corr�ªa3
We investigated seven distance measures and 14 similarity coefficients in a set of observations of variables of the ‘yellow’ passion fruit plant (Passiflora edulis Sims), submitted to multivariate analyses (distance, projection and grouping). Fourteen genotypes were characterized, based on DNA amplification with 16 random amplif.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr614
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr614
Doxycycline-regulated growth hormone gene expression system for swine
Authors: B.C. Jiang D.B. Yu L.J. Wang F.L. Dong H.A. Kaleri X.G. Wang N. Ally J. Li H.L. Liu
Although growth hormone gene transgenic animals are much larger than normal animals, they manifest differences that have adverse effects on survival due to overexpression of growth hormone. We developed a stable pig embryonic fibroblast cell line expressing pig growth hormone (pGH) using the Tet-On system, with which we can conditionally manipulate expressio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.10.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.10.5
Effect of intracellular Wolbachia on interspecific crosses between Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila simulans
Authors: I.N. Gazla and M.C. Carracedo
Wolbachia are bacteria that live inside the cells of a large number of invertebrate hosts and are transmitted from infected females to their offspring. Their presence is associated with cytoplasmic incompatibility in several species of Drosophila. Cytoplasmic incompatibility results when the sperm of infected males fertilize eggs of uninfected females, ca.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr595
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr595
Characterization and bacterial-binding activity of a novel C-type lectin from the red-spotted grouper, Epinephelus akaara
Authors: Z.W. Zhang X.F. Shi M. Qu S.X. Ding
Because of their specific binding to carbohydrates, lectins play a crucial role in pathogen recognition and clearance in vertebrate animals. Previously, only two types of collectins had been isolated from bony fish: mannan-binding lectin (MBL) and galactose-binding lectin (GalBL). We sequenced a novel collectin (designated EALec1) from the red-spotted gro.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.11.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.11.1
Assessing potential miRNA targets based on a Markov model
Authors: Hao-Yue Fu1,2, Ding-Yu Xue2, Xiang-de Zhang1 and Pei-Ying Yang2
At present, studies on microRNA mainly focus on the identification of microRNA genes and their mRNA targets. Although researchers have identified many microRNA genes, relatively few microRNA targets have been identified by experimental methods. Computational programs designed for predicting potential microRNA targets provide numerous targets for expe.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr604
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr604
Behavior and viability of spontaneous oxidative stress-resistant Lactococcus lactis mutants in experimental fermented milk processing
Authors: M.N. Oliveira1, K.E. Almeida1, M.R. Damin1, T. Rochat2,J.-J. Gratadoux2, A. Miyoshi3, P. Langella2 and V. Azevedo3
Previously, we isolated two strains of spontaneous oxidative (SpOx2 and SpOx3) stress mutants of Lactococcus lactis subsp cremoris. Herein, we compared these mutants to a parental wild-type strain (J60011) and a commercial starter in experimental fermented milk production. Total solid contents of milk and fermentation temperature both affected the ac.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr635
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr635
Occurrence of multiple nucleolus organizer regions and intraspecific karyotype variation in Scaptotrigona xanthotricha Moure (Hymenoptera, Meliponini)
Authors: O.M.P. Duarte1, C.C.C. Martins1, A.M. Waldschmidt2 and M.A. Costa1
Scaptotrigona xanthotricha has a wide geographic distribution in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest. One population from southeast and two from northeast Brazil were analyzed and were found to have chromosome polymorphisms. Although the chromosome number 2n = 34 is conserved in this species, karyotypic analysis revealed clear differences between .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr598
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr598
A novel NF1 mutation in a Chinese patient with giant caf�©-au-lait macule in neurofibromatosis type 1 associated with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor and bone abnormality
Authors: H.-X. Tong M. Li Y. Zhang J. Zhu W.-Q. Lu
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1; OMIM#162200) is a common neurocutaneous disorder that is characterized by multiple café-au-lait, skinfold freckling, Lisch nodules, and neurofibromas. Mutations in the NF1 gene, which encodes the neurofibromin protein, have been identified as the pathogenic gene of NF1. In this study, we present a clinical and molecul.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.10.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.10.6