Genetic diversity in sugarcane varieties in Brazil based on the Ward-Modified Location Model clustering strategy
Authors: B.P. Brasileiro, C.D. Marinho, P.M.A. Costa, E.F.A. Moreira, L.A. Peternelli and M.H.P. Barbosa
We evaluated the genetic diversity of 77 clones of sugarcane used in crosses made by the Brazilian interuniversity network for the development of the sugar/energy sector (RIDESA) breeding program. Characterization of the genotypes was carried out at the ratoon stage, based on eight morphological traits and seven agronomic trai.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.2
Morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity of maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice
Authors: W.C.Li, J. Wang, Y.L. Sun, S.D. Ji, S.W. Guo
The morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity were studied in maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice and non-transgenic rice. The results showed that compared with non-transgenic rice, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice was taller and had a stronger stalk, wider leaves, and more exuberant root s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.8
Proteomic analysis of non-tumoral breast tissue
Authors: G.G. Costa, R. Kaviski, L.E.R. Souza, C.A. Urban, R.S. Lima, I.J. Cavalli and E.M.S.F. Ribeiro
Breast cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease. In spite of the advances made in recent decades, a better understanding of the intrinsic mechanisms of this disease is crucial. The development of new biomarkers is absolutely necessary to improve diagnosis and prognosis. Research using the proteomic approach has generated .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.3.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.3.3
Morphometric and genetic changes in a population of Apis mellifera after 34 years of Africanization
Authors: T.M. Francoy, D. Wittmann, V. Steinhage, M. Drauschke, S. M�¼ller, D.R. Cunha, A.M. Nascimento, V.L.C. Figueiredo, Z.L.P. Sim�µes, D. De Jong, M.C. Arias and L.S. Gon�§alves
Though the replacement of European bees by Africanized honey bees in tropical America has attracted considerable attention, little is known about the temporal changes in morphological and genetic characteristics in these bee populations. We examined the changes in the morphometric and genetic profiles of an Africanized honey b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
Correlation between non-metastatic protein 23 expression and clinicopathological features of colorectal cancer in Asians
Authors: J.W. Fu, X.Q. Chu
The current meta-analysis was performed to investigate the association between non-metastatic protein 23 (NM23) expression, tumor pathology, and disease prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC) among Asians. English and Chinese language-based electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, EBSCO, Ovid, Springerlink, Wiley, Web of Science, Wan.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.11
Polymorphisms in the GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes are associated with increased risk of preeclampsia in the Mexican mestizo population
Authors: A. Sandoval-Carrillo, M. Aguilar-Duran, F. V�¡zquez-Alaniz,F.X. Castellanos-Ju�¡rez, M. Barraza-Salas, E. Sierra-Campos, A. T�©llez-Valencia O. La Llave-Le�³n and J.M. Salas-Pacheco
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder in humans and a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between null alleles of the glutat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.January.17.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.January.17.3
Prospective analysis of KRAS wild-type patients with metastatic colorectal cancer using cetuximab plus FOLFIRI or FOLFOX4 treatment regimens
Authors: M.Y. Huang, M.J. Chen, H.L. Tsai, C.H. Kuo, C.J. Ma, M.F. Hou, S.C. Chuang, S.R. Lin and J.Y. Wang
Cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody targeting epidermal growth factor receptor, has proven to be efficient in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. We made a prospective study of the efficacy and toxicities of cetuximab-combination first-line (FOLFOX4) versus second/third-line (FOLFIRI) chemotherapy in 98 KRAS wildtype p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.3.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.3.4
Unsuccessful attacks dominate a drone-preying wasp�s hunting performance near stingless bee nests
Authors: D. Koedam, E.J. Slaa, J.C. Biesmeijer and P. Nogueira-Neto
Bee males (drones) of stingless bees tend to congregate near entrances of conspecific nests, where they wait for virgin queens that initiate their nuptial flight. We observed that the Neotropical solitary wasp Trachypus boharti (Hymenoptera, Cabronidae) specifically preys on males of the stingless bee Scaptotrigona postica (Hy.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
Differential expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor �³, fatty acid synthase, and hormone-sensitive lipase in fat-tailed and thin-tailed sheep breeds
Authors: X.C. Xu,B.B. Li,X. Wei,Y.X. Yang,X.L. Wang,Y.L. Chen
Tail fat content affects meat quality, and it varies in different sheep breeds. Theoretically, lipid metabolism contributes to variation in tail fat content. Tail length, tail width, and tail girth were measured in live Tong sheep (with both short fat tail and long fat tail), Shaanbei fine wool sheep (long thin tail), Tan shee.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.14
Production of workers, queens and males in Plebeia remota colonies (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini), a stingless bee with reproductive diapause
Authors: D.A. Alves, V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca and P.S. Santos-Filho
Queen, male and worker production was studied during one year in three Plebeia remota colonies from Atlantic Rainforest in Cunha, São Paulo State, and two from a subtropical Araucaria forest in Prudentópolis, Paraná State. All the colonies were kept in São Paulo city during our study. Plebeia remota.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):