Tobacco serine/threonine protein kinase gene NrSTK enhances black shank resistance
Authors: Y.-L. Gao, B.-W. Wang, Z.-L. Xu, M.-Y. Li, Z.-B. Song, W.-Z. Li and Y.-P. Li
serine/threonine protein kinase gene (NrSTK) was cloned from Nicotiana repanda based on the sequence of a previously isolated resistance gene analog (RGA). Expression of RGA was induced by challenge with the pathogen black shank. The NrSTK gene was predicted to encode a protein kinase that contained an ATP binding site at residues 41-69 and a serine/threo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015
A C-type lectin fold gene from Japanese scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis, involved with immunity and metamorphosis
Authors: X.B. Bao, C.B. He, C.D. Fu, B. Wang, X.M. Zhao, X.G. Gao andW.D. Liu
C-type lectins are a superfamily of Ca2+-dependent carbohydrate-recognition proteins that are well known for their participation in pathogen recognition and clearance. In this study, a putative C-type lectin fold (MyCLF) gene was identified from the Japanese scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis. The full-length of MyCLF was 645 bp, encoding a polypeptide of 16.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.27.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.27.11
Genome wide selection in Citrus breeding
Authors: I.B. Gois, A. Bor�©m, M. Cristofani-Yaly, M.D.V. de Resende, C.F. Azevedo, M. Bastianel, V.M. Novelli2and M.A. Machado
Genome wide selection (GWS) is essential for the genetic improvement of perennial species such as Citrus because of its ability to increase gain per unit time and to enable the efficient selection of characteristics with low heritability. This study assessed GWS efficiency in a population of Citrus and compared it with selecti.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048863
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048863
IGFBP-3 A-202C and C2133G polymorphisms and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis of case-control studies
Authors: J. Xu, L. Xu, L.T. Li, Q. You and L.S. Cha
Recent evidence suggests that genetic variations in the IGFBP-3 gene may impact susceptibility to colorectal cancer, but individually published results are inconclusive. Our meta-analysis was aimed at providing a more precise estimation of these associations. An extensive literature search was conducted for appropriate articles published before May 1, 201.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.15.1
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.15.1
Selection and molecular identification of fungal isolates that produce xylanolytic enzymes
Authors: M. Alvarez-Navarrete, G.E. Reyna LÃ?³pez, A. Flores-GarcÃ?Âa, R. LÃ?³pez GÃ?³mez and M.M. MartÃ?Ânez-Pacheco
Xylan is a heteropolysaccharide and its complete hydrolysis involves a complex set of xylanolytic enzymes. Fungal xylanases have been widely used in the holocellulose industry to obtain by-products or for its elimination. The aim of this study was to select and identify filamentous fungi from different ecosystems that produce extracellular xylanases showi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.17.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.17.19
Development of a species-diagnostic marker and its application for population genetics studies of the stingless bee Trigona collina in Thailand
Authors: M. Theeraapisakkun, S. Klinbunga and S. Sittipraneed
A molecular maker for authenticating species origin of the stingless bee (Trigona collina) was developed. Initially, amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis was made of 11 stingless bee species using 64 primer combinations. A 316-bp band found only in T. collina was cloned and sequenced. A primer pair (CUTc1-F/R) was d.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr775
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr775
Influence of chitosan nanoparticle-mediated C-erbB-2 gene silencing on invasion and apoptosis of Hep-2 cells
Authors: W.R. Liu, L.R. Cao and G.J. Zuo
We aimed to measure the invasion ability of Hep-2 laryngeal cancer cells after treatment with C-erbB-2-small interfering RNA (siRNA)-chitosan nanoparticles, and assess the applied value of chitosan nanoparticle-mediated C-erbB-2 interference in inhibiting laryngeal cancer invasion and metastasis. Nanoparticles of approximately.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048860
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048860
Upregulation of salivary �±2 macroglobulin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: J.K. Feng, Y.F. Lu, J. Li, Y.H. Qi, M.L. Yi and D.Y. Ma
We investigated the expression of salivary α2-macroglobulin (α2-MG) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to investigate its value for predicting damage to the salivary glands. A total of 116 patients with T2DM and 60 patients with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) were included in this study. Sixty health volunteers were enrolled as a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.27.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.27.12
Estimation of genetic structure of a Mycosphaerella musicola population using inter-simple sequence repeat markers
Authors: Y.S. Peixouto, C.A. D�³rea Bragan�§a, W.B. Andrade, C.F. Ferreira, F. Haddad, S.A.S. Oliveira, F.S. Darosci Brito, R.N.G. Miller and E.P. Amorim
Among the diseases affecting banana (Musa sp), yellow Sigatoka, caused by the fungal pathogen Mycosphaerella musicola Leach, is considered one of the most important in Brazil, causing losses throughout the year. Understanding the genetic structure of pathogen populations will provide insight into the life history of pathogens, including the evolutionary p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.17.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.17.13
Comparison of different models to estimate genetic parameters for carcass traits in a commercial broiler line
Authors: J.L.B.M. Grosso, J.C.C. Balieiro, J.P. Eler, J.B.S. Ferraz, E.C. Mattos and T. Michelan Filho
The effect of genetic and non-genetic factors for carcass, breast meat and leg weights, and yields of a commercial broiler line were investigated using the restricted maximum likelihood method, considering four different animal models, including or excluding maternal genetic effect with covariance between direct and maternal g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr773
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr773