Down-Klinefelter syndrome (48,XXY,+21) in a neonate associated with congenital heart disease
Authors: M.A. Rodrigues, L.F. Morgade, L.F.A. Dias, R.V. Moreira, P.D. Maia, A.F.H. Sales and P.D. Ribeiro
Double aneuploidy is considered a rare phenomenon. Herein, we describe a case of double aneuploidy 48,XXY,+21 in a neonate with congenital heart defects. The 28-day-old neonate male (23-year-old mother and 24-year-old father) was admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit owing to congenital heart disease. Echocardiography sho.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039780
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039780
Assessment of the rs4340 ACE gene polymorphism in acute coronary syndrome in a Western Mexican population
Authors: A. Valdez-Haro, Y. Valle, E. Valdes-Alvarado, F. Casillas-Mu�±oz, J.F. Mu�±oz-Valle, G.L. Reynoso-Villalpando, H.E. Flores-Salinas and J.R. Padilla-Guti�©rrez
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is considered one of the main causes of death worldwide. Contradictory findings concerning the impact of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene on cardiovascular diseases have been reported. Previous conclusions point out that the variability in results depends on ethnicity and genetic polym.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039779
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039779
Structure and genetic diversity of Anacardium humile (Anacardiaceae): a tropical shrub
Authors: L.G. Cota, P.A. Moreira, M.M. Brand�£o, V.A. Royo, A.F. Melo Junior, E.V. Menezes and D.A. Oliveira
Anacardium humile Saint Hilaire is a tropical shrub native to the Cerrado biome. It is a fruiting species with biological, medicinal, and socioeconomic significance. Thus, knowing how the genetic variability of natural populations is organized allows for the establishment of strategies for conservation and the sustainable use .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039778
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039778
Cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of geraniol in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and human hepatoma cell line (HepG2)
Authors: T.B. Queiroz, G.F. Santos, S.C. Ventura, C.A. Hiruma-Lima, I.O.M. Gaiv�£o and E.L. Maistro
Geraniol is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol present in the essential oil of many aromatic plants and is one of the most frequently used molecules by the flavor and fragrance industries. The literature also reports its therapeutic potential, highlighting itself especially as a likely molecule for the development of drugs against.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039777
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039777
Genetic divergence in elite castor bean lineages based on TRAP markers
Authors: K.S. Sim�µes, S.A. Silva, E.L. Machado and M.S. Silva
Castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) is a tropical plant of great commercial interest and a potential source of biodiesel. The development of genetically improved cultivars with high amounts of oil in the seeds and low ricin toxicity is crucial to increase the productivity of this crop. The use of TRAP (target region amplificatio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039776
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039776
Agricultural performance and genetic parameters for yield-related traits of sugar- and energy cane families derived from planned crosses
Authors: A.R. Fernandes J�ºnior, A.A.C. de Azeredo, R.A. de Oliveira, J.C. Bespalhok Filho, O.T. Ido, E. Daros and B.P. Brasileiro
The forecast of a growing energy demand in the coming years has aroused particular interest in biomass for energy cogeneration, to diversify the energy matrix by using clean and renewable sources. To meet the new demands of the sugarcane industry, this study evaluated the agronomic performance and estimated genetic parameters .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039773
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039773
Genetic control and combining ability of agronomic attributes and northern leaf blight-related attributes in popcorn
Authors: J.S. Santos, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior, M. Vivas, G.S. Mafra, G.F. Pena,F.H.L. Silva and A.G. Guimar�£es
The present study was conducted to investigate the genetic control and to estimate the general and specific combining abilities of popcorn for agronomic attributes and attributes related to resistance to northern leaf blight (NLB). The 56 hybrids (F1 and reciprocals), together with the eight parent lines and six controls, were.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039772
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039772
Genetic diversity of Bacillus sp producers of amylase isolated from the soil
Authors: A.R.E.O. Xavier, E.R. Lima, A.M.E. Oliveira, L. Cardoso, J. Santos, C.H.C. Cangussu, L.N. Leite, M.C.L. Quirino, I.G.C. J�ºnior,D.A. Oliveira and M.A.S. Xavier
The microorganisms are the best source of extracellular enzymes since they allow an economical technology with low-resource consumption compared to animals and plants. The amylases are among the most important enzymes being the genus Bacillus one of the most investigated due to its ability to produce this enzyme. The objective.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039771
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039771
Indices estimated using REML/BLUP and introduction of a super-trait for the selection of progenies in popcorn
Authors: C. Vittorazzi, A.T. Amaral Junior, A.G. Guimar�£es, A.P. Viana, F.H.L. Silva, G.F. Pena, R.F. Daher, I.F.S Gerhardt, G.H.F. Oliveira and M.G. Pereira
Selection indices commonly utilize economic weights, which become arbitrary genetic gains. In popcorn, this is even more evident due to the negative correlation between the main characteristics of economic importance - grain yield and popping expansion. As an option in the use of classical biometrics as a selection index, the .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039769
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039769
Anthropization as a determinant factor in the genetic structure of Copernicia prunifera (Arecaceae)
Authors: L.G. Pinheiro, K.P.T. Chagas, A.S.M. Freire, M.C. Ferreira,C.G. Fajardo and F.A. Vieira
This study uses ISSR molecular markers to characterize the demographic pattern, and spatial genetic structure (SGS) at different life stages of development (cohorts) in a natural population of Copernicia prunifera in the Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil. All individuals were sampled and georeferenced in a 0.55-ha plot. The de.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039768
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039768