Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite loci in the wrinkled frog
Authors: D.Y. Kim1*, D. Kim2*, S.K. Park2, H. Lee1, H.Y. Suk2 and M.S. Min1
The wrinkled frog, Rana rugosa, is a species complex that inhabits plains and mountains near freshwater bodies throughout East Asia, encompassing China, Korea, Japan, and the Russian Primorye region. Although extensive efforts are required to estimate cryptic diversity in the R. rugosa complex, no specifically designed microsatellite loci are available. H.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017183
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017183
Effects of VEGF/VEGFR/K-ras signaling pathways on miRNA21 levels in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues in rats
Authors: J.Z. Gao, Y.L. Wang, J. Li and L.X. Wei
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/VEGF receptor (VEGFR)/K-ras signaling pathways on miRNA21 levels in hepatocellular carcinoma tissues in rats. Eighteen male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal control, model, and VEGF blocking agent groups (N = 6/group). The expression of .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.30.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.30.10
Genetic screening and evaluation for chromosomal abnormalities of infertile males in Jilin Province, China
Authors: M. Zhang, H.-T. Fan, Q.-S. Zhang, X.-Y. Wang, X. Yang, W.-J. Tian, R.W. Li
Chromosomal abnormality is the most common genetic cause of male infertility, particularly in cases of azoospermia, oligozoospermia, and recurrent spontaneous abortion. Chromosomal rearrangement may interrupt an important gene or exert position effects. The functionality of genes at specific breakpoints, perhaps with a specifi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.8.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.8.7
Genetic variations in the IGF-IGFR-IGFBP axis confer susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer
Authors: X.P. Huang, W.H. Zhou and Y.F. Zhang
Recent evidence suggests that genetic variations in the insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-IGF receptor (IGFR)-IGF binding proteins (IGFBP) axis may impact an individual’s susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer, but individually published results are inconclusive. Our meta-analysis aimed at providing a more precise e.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.24.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.24.17
Comparative study of the hygienic behavior of Carniolan and Africanized honey bees directed towards grouped versus isolated dead brood cells
Authors: K.P. Gramacho, L.S. Gon�§alves
In Apis mellifera, hygienic behavior involves recognition and removal of sick, damaged or dead brood from capped cells. We investigated whether bees react in the same way to grouped versus isolated damaged capped brood cells. Three colonies of wild-type Africanized honey bees and three colonies of Carniolan honey bees were use.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2kerr041
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2kerr041
Uneven evolutionary rate of the melatonin-related receptor gene (GPR50) in primates
Authors: Y. Zhang, H.Q. Li, Y.F. Yao, W. Liu, Q.Y. Ni, M.W. Zhang and H.L. Xu1,
The melatonin-related receptor GPR50 plays an important role in mammalian adaptive thermogenesis in response to calorie intake. The evolutionary history of the GPR50 gene is poorly understood in primates; however, it has been reported that GPR50 is the mammalian ortholog of Mel1c, which has been well characterized. In this study, the complete coding sequence.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.30.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.30.11
Identification of Uvaria sp by barcoding coupled with high-resolution melting analysis (Bar-HRM)
Authors: M. Osathanunkul1, P. Madesis2, S. Ounjai1, K. Pumiputavon1, R. Somboonchai3, P. Lithanatudom1, T. Chaowasku1, J. Wipasa4 and C. Suwannapoom5
DNA barcoding, which was developed about a decade ago, relies on short, standardized regions of the genome to identify plant and animal species. This method can be used to not only identify known species but also to discover novel ones. Numerous sequences are stored in online databases worldwide. One of the ways to save cost and time (by omitting the sequ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017405
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017405
Screening of molecular markers linked to dwarf trait in crape myrtle by bulked segregant analysis
Authors: Y.J. Ye, Y. Liu, M. Cai, D. He, J.S. Shen, Y.Q. Ju, X.M. Bian,H.T. Pan and Q.X. Zhang
Plant height is one of the most important traits of plant architecture as it modulates both economic and ornamental values. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.) is a popular ornamental woody plant because of its long-lasting mid-summer bloom, rich colors, and diversified plant architecture. These traits also make it an ideal model of woody species for g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.April.30.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.April.30.10
Analysis of polymorphisms in milk proteins from cloned and sexually reproduced goats
Authors: H. Xing, B. Shao, Y.Y. Gu, Y.G. Yuan, T. Zhang, J. Zang, Y. Cheng
This study evaluates the relationship between the genotype and milk protein components in goats. Milk samples were collected from cloned goats and normal white goats during different postpartum (or abortion) phases. Two cloned goats, originated from the same somatic line of goat mammary gland epithelial cells, and three sexual.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.8.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.8.9
Analysis of Antarctic proteobacteria by PCR fingerprinting and screening for antimicrobial secondary metabolites
Authors: L.-H. Lee, Y.-K. Cheah, A.M. Nurul Syakima, M.S. Shiran, Y.-L. Tang, H.-P. Lin and K. Hong
Fifty-seven proteobacterium species were successfully isolated from soils of Barrientos Island of the Antarctic using 11 different isolation media. Analysis of 16S rDNA sequencing of these isolates showed that they belonged to eight different genera, namely Bradyrhizobium, Sphingomonas, Methylobacterium, Caulobacter, Paracoccu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.June.15.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.15.12