Molecular cloning, characterization, and expression of vacuolar-type-H+-ATPase B1 (VHAB1) gene in the gill of Anguilla marmorata
Authors: L. Li, Y.H. Jia, P. Li, S.W. Yin, G.S. Zhang, X.L. Wang, Y.Y. Wang and X.J. Wang
We explored the molecular mechanism of the regulation of vacuolar-type-H+-ATPase B1 (VHAB1) in elvers in the response to salinity. The full-length cDNA of VHAB1 in Anguilla marmorata (designated as AmVHAB1), which was 1741 base pairs (bp) in length, was found to encompass a 1512-bp open reading frame encoding a polypeptide with 503 amino acids (55.9 kDa),.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.17.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.17.9
Breeding of Acrocomia aculeata using genetic diversity parameters and correlations to select accessions based on vegetative, phenological, and reproductive characteristics
Authors: S.M. Coser, S.Y. Motoike, T.R. Corr?ªa, T.P. Pires and M.D.V. Resende
Macaw palm (Acrocomia aculeata) is a promising species for use in biofuel production, and establishing breeding programs is important for the development of commercial plantations. The aim of the present study was to analyze genetic diversity, verify correlations between traits, estimate genetic parameters, and select differen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048820
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048820
Mutation analysis of PVRL1 in patients with non-syndromic cleft of the lip and/or palate in Guangdong
Authors: S.Y. Shu, M.J. Zhang, H.Q. Cheng, S.J. Tang, W.L. Chen, S.R. Wu,Y. Lin and Q.S. Chen
Non-syndromic cleft of the lip and/or palate (NSCLP) is a very common birth defect; the poliovirus receptor-like 1 gene (PVRL1) has been identified as a genetic risk factor for NSCLP in patients from Norway, the Philippines, and South America. Given the considerable variation in allele frequencies across these geographical regions, this study explored the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.15.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.15.3
Genotoxic effects caused by indoor exposure to petroleum derivatives in a fuel quality control laboratory
Authors: A.E.O. Ara?ºjo, B.P. Mezzomo, ?. Ferrari and C.K. Grisolia
We looked for genotoxic effects in laboratory personnel routinely exposed to petroleum derivate compounds in an indoor environment. The exposed group of 21 workers from the Fuel Quality Control Laboratory of the Brazilian Petroleum Agency was matched with a group of 10 people from the staff of the Brazilian Ministry of Health... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr797
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr797
Identification, molecular characterization, and tissue expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein gene (PTHrP) from water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Authors: J. Liu, L.D. Qian, J.L. Huo, B.L. Bi, D.L. Li, S.F. Wang,T. Chen, L.J. Li, H.M. Mao and Y.W. Miao
Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) is involved in the deposition of milk calcium in mammal lactation, but its role in buffalo is unclear. In this study, the full-length coding sequence of the water buffalo PTHrP gene was first isolated using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The protein was then subjected to molecular characterizat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.27.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.27.14
Detection of genetically modified maize in processed products, dry grains, and corn ears intended for fresh consumption in South Brazil
Authors: C.A.M. Oliveira, C.M. Kommers, F.K.M. Lehmann, A.S.K. Fonseca, N. Ikuta and V.R. Lunge
Conventional and genetically modified (GM) maize cultivars have been widely planted in Brazil to produce grains for processed food, feed, or to be consumed fresh as corn ears. This study used real-time PCR to detect GM maize in processed products and fresh commercial corn ears produced in the last two years in South Brazil. Ei.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048818
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048818
Screening of differentially-expressed genes in the muscles of rabbit breeds with expression profile chip
Authors: W.Z. Wang, T. Li, L.J. Shi, X.R. Yan, Y.L. Pan and X.S. Wu
The molecular mechanism underlying muscle development in rabbits is not well-understood. In the current study, differentially-expressed genes were scanned using an expression profile chip in New Zealand white rabbits (introduced breed) and Fujian yellow rabbits (local breed), and some of the genes were tested using reverse transcription-polymerase chain r.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.17.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.17.12
Prediction of maize single-cross performance by mixed linear models with microsatellite marker information
Authors: M. Balestre, R.G. Von Pinho and J.C. Souza
We evaluated the potential of the best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) along with the relationship coefficient for predicting the performance of untested maize single-cross hybrids. Ninety S0:2 progenies arising from three single-cross hybrids were used. The 90 progenies were genotyped with 25 microsatellite markers, with nin.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr791
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr791
Self-declared ethnicity and genomic ancestry in prostate cancer patients from Brazil
Authors: J.S. Oliveira, R.S. Ferreira, L.M. Santos, L.J. Marin, R.X. Corr?ªa, M.R. Luizon, A.L. Sim?µes, S.R. Gadelha and S.M.B. Sousa
Some studies of polymorphisms in prostate cancer (PCa) analyze individuals in a uniform manner, regardless of genetic ancestry. However, PCa aggressiveness differs between subjects of African descent and those of European extraction. Thus, genetic ancestry analysis may be used to detect population stratification in case-contro.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048769
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048769
Meta-analysis of angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion/deletion polymorphism and myocardial infarction in Han Chinese
Authors: W. Zhao, S.T. Ma and L.Q. Cui
It has been suggested that the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism is linked to susceptibility to myocardial infarction (MI). In this study, we performed a meta-analysis to assess the relationship between ACE I/D polymorphism and MI in the Chinese Han population. Eight studies including a total of 1609 subjects w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.17.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.17.15