Genetic relationships in a germplasm collection of Camellia japonica and Camellia oleifera using SSR analysis
Authors: Y. Zhao, C.J. Ruan, G.J. Ding and S. Mopper
Camellia japonica produces different color and bigger flowers, widely being used for gardening green in southern China. However, cultivars were introduced from different regions, but their origin and pedigree information is either not available poorly documented, causing problems in authentication. Many low-yield trees in Came.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019526
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019526
Comparative evaluation of total RNA extraction methods in Theobroma cacao using shoot apical meristems
Authors: D.V. Silva1, S.M.J. Branco1, I.S.A. Holanda2, S. Royaert3, J.C. Motamayor4,J.P. Marelli4 and R.X. Corr�ªa5
Theobroma cacao is a species of great economic importance with its beans used for chocolate production. The tree has been a target of various molecular studies. It contains many polyphenols, which complicate the extraction of nucleic acids with the extraction protocols requiring a large amount of plant material. These issues, therefore, necessitate the op.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017364
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017364
Vasculogenic mimicry and hypoxia-inducible factor-1�± expression in cervical squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: T.J. Zhou1, X.H. Huang1, L. Gong1 and L. Xiang2
In this study, the existence of vasculogenic mimicry (VM) in cervical squamous cell carcinoma was investigated. To this end, the relationship between hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and the development, infiltration, and metastasis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma was studied. Between January 2010 and December 2010, 67 human cervical s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017396
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017396
CsSAD: a fatty acid desaturase gene involved in abiotic resistance in Camellia sinensis (L.)
Authors: Z.T. Ding1,2*, J.Z. Shen1,2*, L.L. Pan1,2, Y.U. Wang1,2, Y.S. Li3, Y. Wang4 andH.W. Sun5
Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) is a thermophilic evergreen woody plant that has poor cold tolerance. The SAD gene plays a key role in regulating fatty acid synthesis and membrane lipid fluidity in response to temperature change. In this study, full-length SAD cDNA was cloned from tea leaves using rapid amplification of cDNA ends and polymerase chain reaction .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017512
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017512
Assessment of genetic diversity of cotton genotypes for various economic traits against cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD)
Authors: M. Javed, S.B. Hussain and M. Baber
In Pakistan, cotton crop has been under enormous threat of cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) over the last four decades. In order to estimate genetic diversity in cotton germplasm CLCuD resistance, we assessed 100 cotton genotypes for their CLCuD resistance/tolerance and other related agronomical traits. Various statistical ana.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019446
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019446
Expression of MMP-1, -2, and -8 in longissimus dorsi muscle and their relationship with meat quality traits in cattle
Authors: Y.X. Qi, X.H. Zhang, Y.Q. Wang, Y.Z. Pang, Z.B. Zhang, T.L. Zhang andZ.X. Zhang
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the major macromolecule in skeletal muscle, which affects meat quality greatly. The remodeling of the ECM is mainly regulated by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The expression patterns of MMP-1, -2, and -8 in longissimus dorsi muscle were explored using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The results show .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- gmr.15017593
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017593
Inhibition of mitochondrial calcium uptake 1 in Drosophila neurons
Authors: P.G. M�Angale and B.E. Staveley
The mitochondrial calcium uptake 1 (MICU1) is a regulatory subunit of the mitochondrial calcium uniporter that plays an important role in calcium sensing. It contains two EF-hand domains that are well conserved across diverse species from protozoa to plants and metazoans. The loss of MICU1 function in mammals is attributed to .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019436
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019436
Differential expression of FUT1 and FUT2 in Large White, Meishan, and Sutai porcine breeds
Authors: R.W. Xia1, W.Y. Qin1, L.N. Gan1, J. Wang1, S.L. Wu1,2 and W.B. Bao1,2
To assess the relationship between the expression of a(1,2)-fucosyltransferase (FUT1 and FUT2) genes and resistance to Escherichia coli F18 in weaned pigs, FUT1 and FUT2 expression levels in Large White, Meishan, and Sutai pigs (with resistance to E. coli F18) were determined using real-time PCR. The results revealed that FUT1 and FUT2 expression levels w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017613
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017613
Migration and invasion enhancer 1 (MIEN1) is overexpressed in breast cancer and is a potential new therapeutic molecular target
Authors: H.-B. Zhao, X.-F. Zhang, H.-B. Wang and M.-Z. Zhang
Migration and invasion enhancer 1 (MIEN1) is a membrane-anchored protein that is highly expressed in various types of cancer, and is correlated with the PI3K/AKT pathway. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of MIEN1 and its clinical pathological significance in breast cancer. We used immunohistochemical sta.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019380
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019380
Common genetic risk factors of venous thromboembolism in Western and Asian populations
Authors: S.S. Huang1*, Y. Liu2*, Z.C. Jing3, X.J. Wang3 and Y.M. Mao1
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disorder involving both acquired and genetic risk factors. The common genetic factors in Western populations have been studied and reported for several decades, while studies on Asian populations are relatively scarce. Evidence suggests that the prevalence and genetic risk factors of VTE vary significantly .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017644
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017644