Effect of chronic hypoxia on penile erectile function in rats
Authors: D.P. Yu, X.H. Liu and A.Y. Wei
We examined the relationship between chronic hypoxia and erectile dysfunction in rat and its possible pathogenic mechanism. Forty-eight white male adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a test group and a control group. In accordance with the experimental time (2, 6, and 10 weeks), each group was divided into 3 subgroups, with 8 rats in each.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.8.9
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.8.9
A proposed selection index for feedlot profitability based on estimated breeding values
Authors: R.R. van der Westhuizen and J. van der Westhuizen
It is generally accepted that feed intake and growth (gain) are the most important economic components when calculating profitability in a growth test or feedlot. We developed a single post-weaning growth (feedlot) index based on the economic values of different components. Variance components, heritabilities and genetic corre.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2gmr599
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2gmr599
Antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of Brunfelsia uniflora flower oleoresin extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide
Authors: L.C.T. Thiesen, E.Y.Y. Sugauara, V. Te?¡evi??, J. Glamo?lija, M. Sokovi??, J.E. Gon?§alves, Z.C. Gazim, G.A. Linde and N.B. Colauto
Brunfelsia genus is traditionally utilized in popular medicine due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties to name but a few. However, studies on the antimicrobial activity of Brunfelsia uniflora flower oleoresin have not been found yet. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029548
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029548
Differentiation of Nijmegen breakage syndrome from Fanconi anemia
Authors: V.B. Rao, K. Ghosh, L. Kerketta, S. Korgaonkar
Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) is a rare auto-somal recessive condition with chromosomal instability. Clinical and biological overlap between Fanconi anemia and ataxia telangiectasia has been reported. We report two cases of NBS born to consanguineous parents. Case one had NBS and Falconi anemia clinical features but relativ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(3):
Gender flip-flop association between genetic variations of NEDD4L and metabolic syndrome in the Kazakh general population....
Authors: H.M. Wang, N.F. Li, J. Hong, L. Zhou and J.H. Chang
Genetic variation is thought to contribute to etiology of metabolic syndrome (MS). Neural precursor cell expressed developmentally downregulated 4-like gene (NEDD4L) is a candidate gene for MS. This study investigated the relationship between variations of NEDD4L and MS in the Kazakh, which is an ideal population to study the genetic mechanisms of complex.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.8.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.8.1
Genotoxicity testing of Ambelania occidentalis (Apocynaceae) leaf extract in vivo
Authors: L.S. Castro, F.F. Perazzo and E.L. Maistro
Ambelania occidentalis is routinely used in folk medicine for treating gastrointestinal disorders, even though there have been no safety trials. We evaluated the genotoxic potential of hydro-alcoholic extracts of this plant in mice; induced DNA damage was assessed in peripheral blood leukocytes and micronucleus induction was a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2gmr588
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2gmr588
Industrial tomato lines: morphological properties and productivity
Authors: J.V.M. Peixoto, C. de M.S. Neto, L.F.C. Campos, W. de S. Dourado, A.P.O. Nogueira and A. dos R. Nascimento
The tomato is the second most produced vegetable in the world, with significant participation in the human diet. In addition, the production of tomatoes generates jobs and family income. The availability of improved cultivars that provide greater profitability to the producer and satisfactorily meets the needs of the fresh fru.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029540
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029540
A patient with ascending aortic dilatation, similar to phenotypes of connective tissue disorders
Authors: S.T. Onrat, M. Emmiler, Y. S?±vac?±, Z. S?¶ylemez,A. ??zg?¶z, N. Imirzal?±o??lu
We report on the clinical and molecular findings of a patient who presented alopecia, epicanthus, micrognathia, retrognathia, high arched palate, hypertelorism, Chiari type I malformation, mixed-type hearing loss but with normal heartbeat Q-T interval, malformed earlobes, down-slanted palpebral fissures, downturned corners of .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
Sample size for estimation of direct effects in path analysis of corn
Authors: M. Toebe, A. Cargnelutti Filho, L. Storck and A.D. L?ºcio
The objective of this study was to assess the sample size required for estimating the direct effects of explanatory variables on the grain yield of corn in the combinations formed by three types of hybrids x two harvests x nine scenarios of explanatory variables x two types of path analyses x four levels of accuracy. A total o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029523
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029523
Cytogenetic characterization of Rhamdia quelen (Siluriformes, Heptapteridae) from the Bodoquena Plateau, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Authors: V.P.O. Moraes, S.S. Cereali, O. Froehlich, A.L. Dias
We made a cytogenetic study of the fish Rhamdia quelen collected from the Bodoquena Plateau, an isolated national park region in Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. The diploid number was 2n = 58, with 36 metacentric + 16 submetacentric + 6 subtelocentric chromosomes. We found one to three B chromosomes, which were metacentric a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(3):