Species identification of Malayan Gaur, Kedah-Kelantan and Bali cattle using polymerase chain reaction-restricted fragment length polymorphism
Authors: S.M.N. Romaino, Z.A. Fazly-Ann, S.S. Loo, M.M. Hafiz, M.D. Hafiz, M.I. Iswadi, P. Kashiani, M.K.A. Rosli, S.M.F. Syed-Shabthar, B.M. Md-Zain and O. Abas-Mazni
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a useful genetic marker that can be used for species identification. The cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene is a suitable mtDNA candidate gene for use in phylogenetic analyses due to its sequence variability, which makes it appropriate for comparisons at the subspecies, species, and genus levels. This study.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.21.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.21.8
Genetic parameters in parents and hybrids of circulant diallel in popcorn
Authors: R.M. Rangel1, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior1, C.A. Scapim2, S.P. Freitas J�ºnior1 and M.G. Pereira1
With the aim of estimating genetic parameters and identifying superior popcorn combinations, 10 parents were crossed in a circulant diallel and evaluated together with the 15 resulting hybrids at two locations in two growing seasons for grain yield, number of broken plants, number of partially husked ears and popping expansion. The hybrids were less sensi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
Assessing non-additive effects in GBLUP model
Authors: I.C. Vieira, J.P. R. dos Santos, L.P.M. Pires, B.M. Lima, F.M.A. Gon�§alves and M. Balestre
Understanding non-additive effects in the expression of quantitative traits is very important in genotype selection, especially in species where the commercial products are clones or hybrids. The use of molecular markers has allowed the study of non-additive genetic effects on a genomic level, in addition to a better understan.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029632
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029632
Genetic diversity in three natural populations of Pitcairnia flammea (l.) John (Bromeliaceae) estimated by ISSR markers
Authors: F.B. Souza-Sobreira, G.B. Souza, C.C.G. Rosado, F.D. Miranda, T.C.B. Soares, A.B.P.L. Gontijo
Bromeliads are greatly represented in the Atlantic Forest, although many species are threatened with extinction owing to habitat fragmentation and intense extraction for ornamental purposes. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct studies generating knowledge about genetic diversity and the distribution of this diversity among a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.3.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.3.1
Short-term effects of green tea chronotherapy on the metabolic homeostasis of mice on different diets
Authors: R.P. Amorim, I.P. Daher, F.P.D. Arcangelo, M.F. Bellini, W.A. Orcini, G.R. Sarria and R.L. Peruquetti
Biological rhythms can be defined as changes in physiological or behavioral variables that repeat at certain time intervals. Rhythms that last approximately 24 h are referred to as circadian rhythms. Modern lifestyles have drastically affected human habits, as well as the population’s eating habits. These changes have ge.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029605
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029605
Genetic polymorphisms in TLR4, CR1 and Duffy genes are not associated with malaria resistance in patients from Baixo Amazonas region, Brazil
Authors: S.C. Soares1,4, K. Ab�©-Sandes5,6, V.B. Nascimento Filho4, F.M.F. Nunes2 and W.A. Silva Jr.2,3
The main purpose of this research was to analyze the relation of the genetic polymorphisms frequently expressed by antigen-presenting cells, erythrocytes and malaria susceptibility/resistance with the human malaria infection cases. The sample used consisted of 23 Plasmodium vivax (Pv)- and P. falciparum (Pf)-infected patients, and 21 healthy individuals a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr439
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr439
FGF4 and HGF promote differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into hepatocytes via the MAPK pathway
Authors: T. Lu, C. Yang, H. Sun, J. Lv1, F. Zhang and X.J. Dong
Our research demonstrated the potential for mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) to differentiate into hepatocytes in vitro and in vivo. However, the exact mechanism of this process remains unknown. In this study, we investigated the role of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cell-signaling pathway in th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.21.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.21.9
Molecular characterization and tissue expression profile analysis of the porcine JAZF1 gene
Authors: H. Yang, J. He, X.L. Xu, J. Jiang, C.Q. He and H.M. Ma
A recent study indicated that the JAZF1 gene was related to lipid metabolism by regulating the level of gene expression in humans and mice. In order to investigate whether JAZF1 gene expression was associated with fat deposition in pig, we cloned the full-coding region of the JAZF1 gene (GenBank accession No. KF307636) from porcine longissimus dorsi. Resu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.26.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.26.9
A set of novel microsatellite markers developed for an economically important tree, Dracontomelon duperreanum, in China
Authors: Z.F. Wang, H.L. Cao, L.F. Wu, Y. Guo, Q.M. Mei, M. Li, Y. Wang and Z.M. Wang
Dracontomelon duperreanum, the most representative species of the family Anacardiaceae, is an important multipurpose tree in China and Vietnam. However, no genetic diversity studies have been reported on this species. In this study, we identified 11 microsatellite markers for D. duperreanum by using the restriction-site-associ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029578
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029578
Backcross assisted by microsatellite markers in common bean
Authors: L.K. Oliveira1,3, L.C. Melo2, C. Brondani3, M.J.D. Peloso2 and R.P.V. Brondani3
The objectives of the present study were to monitor the effect of backcrossing through microsatellite markers and to compare different marker assisted selection strategies. Four populations were developed using donor parents resistant to the bean golden mosaic virus and, for all crosses, only individuals resistant to the bean golden mosaic virus were back.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):