IGF2BP2 gene polymorphism in the pathogenesis of vitiligo
Authors: Kursat Kargun, Betul Demir, Demet Cicek, Ozge Sevil Karstarli
Vitiligo is a disorder of pigmentation presenting with loss of melanocytes in the epidermis and hair follicles. The gene for insulin-like growth factor binding protein 2 (IGF2BP2) is located on the third chromosome and it plays role in growth, development, cellular differentiation, and metabolism. In the present study, we aime.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(4):
- gmr16039808
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039808
Development of 21 novel polynucleotide microsatellite markers in a Clithon retropictum (Gastropoda: Neritidae), using next-generation sequencing
Authors: Young Se Hyun, Ha Yeun Song, Min-Seop Kim, Hye Suck An
The neritid species Clithon retropictum (Gastropoda), an oviparous snail, is distributed in freshwater and brackish water in southern Korea, south-east Japan, southern China and Taiwan. This species is listed as a class II endangered species in Korea because of its decreasing population size. It has led to an increase in the n.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(4):
- gmr16039806
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039806
Comparison of three methods for diagnosis of Trypanosoma (Duttonella) vivax in cattle.
Authors: William Pereira Alves, Diana Abr�£o Cuglovici, Luis Fernando Viana Furtado,Julia Ang�©lica Gon�§alves da Silveira, Elias Jorge Facury-Filho,M�ºcio Fl�¡vio Barbosa Ribeiro and ��lida Mara Leite Rabelo
Detection of Trypanosoma vivax in cattle is based on parasitological, serological and molecular methods. The aim of this study was to compare three different methods for detecting T. vivax during an outbreak of trypanosomiasis in southeast Brazil. Blood samples were collected from seventy-two animals to perform micro-hematocri.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(4):
- gmr16039811
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039811
Correlation among traits as criterion of cotton genotypes indirect selection
Authors: MC Reis, DBO Cardoso, EG Silva J�ºnior, BC Gomes, LTG Pereira, DA Gomes and LB Sousa.
The cotton crop has notable importance for Brazilian and worldwide economy. Relationships knowledge among characters allows developing alternatives that increase the genetic progress with simultaneous selection of several traits. The use of correlation estimates for use in indirect selection helps the breeder in the selection .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039805
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039805
miR-1 association with cell proliferation inhibition and apoptosis in vestibular schwannoma by targeting VEGFA
Authors: S.L. Li, X.H. Ma, J.F. Ji, H. Li, W. Liu, F.Z. Lu, S.T. Wu and Y. Zhang
A growing body of research has demonstrated the tumor suppressive function of microRNA (miR)-1 in many cancers. Our study aimed to investigate its role in vestibular schwannoma (VS). We examined miR-1 expression in 95 VS specimens and 79 normal vestibular nerves using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Moreover,.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048923
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048923
Screening of peste des petits ruminants virus in a population of district Khairpur, Pakistan
Authors: A.K. Maitlo, J.A. Ujan, S.A. Ujjan, M. Ruk, B.A. Memon, A.A. Mahar and A.A. Ujjan
Goats are the Pakistan’s fastest growing ruminants, and Pakistan is the third largest goat producer in the world after India and China. Goat meat preference is the main reason for its increased demand. In the country, there are 25 goat breeds and two wild relatives such as Mark and Goats. At present, Pakistan has 53.8 mi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039679
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039679
Evolution of the genus Mimivirus based on translation protein homology and its implication in the tree of life
Authors: V.M. Marcelino, M.V.P.C. Espinola, V. Serrano-Solis and S.T. Farias
The natural history of mimiviruses (i.e., viruses that are members of the Mimivirus genus) is a challenge for modern biology. A new domain of life to include these organisms has been proposed from analysis of gene conservation. We analyzed the evolutionary relationship of proteins involved in the translation system, and our da.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039784
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039784
Minimum number of measurements for evaluating Bertholletia excelsa
Authors: A.B. Baldoni, H. Tonini, F.D. Tardin, S.C.C. Botelho and P.E. Teodoro
Repeatability studies on fruit species are of great importance to identify the minimum number of measurements necessary to accurately select superior genotypes. This study aimed to identify the most efficient method to estimate the repeatability coefficient (r) and predict the minimum number of measurements needed for a more a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039783
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039783
Iron excess in rice: from phenotypic changes to functional genomics of WRKY transcription factors
Authors: V.E. Viana, N. Marini, T. Finatto, I. Ezquer, C. Busanello, R.S. dos Santos, C. Pegoraro, L. Colombo and A. Costa de Oliveira
Iron (Fe) is an essential microelement for all living organisms playing important roles in several metabolic reactions. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is commonly cultivated in paddy fields, where Fe goes through a reduction reaction from Fe3+ to Fe2+. Since Fe2+ is more soluble, it can reach toxic levels inside plant cells, constitut.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039694
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039694
Diallel crosses for resistance to Macrophomina phaseolina and Thanatephorus cucumeris on cowpea
Authors: L.R.L. Lima, K.J. Damasceno-Silva, M.A. Noronha, D.A. Schurt and M.M. Rocha
This study aimed at identifying and selecting through partial diallel analysis, segregating populations of cowpea resistant to Macrophomina phaseolina and Thanatephorus cucumeris, based on the evaluation of general (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA), involved in the genetic control of resistance. For this reason, 19 gr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039804
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039804