Mitogenome of Fejervarya multistriata: a novel gene arrangement and its evolutionary implications
Authors: Z.H. Huang and F.Y. Tu
In this study, we determined the complete nucleotide sequence of the mitochondrial (mt) DNA of the paddy frog Fejervarya multistriata. mtDNA is 17,750-bp long and contains 13 protein-coding regions, 2 ribosomal RNA, non-coding genes, and 23 tRNA because of the presence of an extra copy of tRNA-Met. The gene arrangements among two related species of Fejerv.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038302
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038302
Genetic control of the resistance of common beans to white mold using the reaction to oxalic acid
Authors: R.P. Antonio, J.B. Santos, T.P. Souza and F.F. Carneiro
The use of genetically resistant cultivars is the best method to reduce losses caused by white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary). As the best known resistance sources are not adapted, the genetic control of white mold in the common bean must be understood to guide breeding more efficiently. The objective of the pr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr466
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr466
Mutagenicity of the Musa paradisiaca (Musaceae) fruit peel extract in mouse peripheral blood cells in vivo
Authors: C.U.B. Andrade, F.F. Perazzo and E.L. Maistro
Plants are a source of many biologically active products and nowadays they are of great interest to the pharmaceutical industry. In the present study, the mutagenic potential of the Musa paradisiaca fruit peel extract was assessed by the single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) and micronucleus assays. Animals were treated orall.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr462
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr462
Karyotypic variability in Iheringichthys labrosus (Teleostei, Pimelodidae) from the Tibagi River basin (Paran�¡ State, Brazil)
Authors: L.B. Ribeiro, D.A. Matoso, M.C. Almeida, M.R. Vicari,A. Moraes-Neto, M.C.C.M. Svidnicki and R.F. Artoni
Cytogenetic analyses were carried out in a populational sample of Iheringichthys labrosus from the Guaraúna River (Upper Tibagi River; Paraná State, Brazil) in order to provide a karyotypic comparison with another previously studied population from the Lower Tibagi River, characterized by the presence of 32m + 8s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr456
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr456
Polymorphism of the progesterone receptor gene associated with endometriosis in patients from Goi�¡s, Brazil
Authors: I.R. Costa, R.C.P.C. Silva, A.B. Frare, C.T.X. Silva, B.M. Bordin, S.R. Souza, C.L. Ribeiro J�ºnior and K.K.V.O. Moura
We investigated a possible link between endometriosis and polymorphism of the progesterone receptor gene (PROGINS). The endometriosis group consisted of 54 patients with a diagnosis of endometriosis by laparoscopy, and the control group comprised 44 women without endometriosis. Genotypes for PROGINS polymorphisms (A1/A1, A1/A2.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr913
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr913
DNA barcode information for the sugar cane moth borer Diatraea saccharalis
Authors: J.P. Bravo, J.L.C. Silva, R.E.F. Munhoz and M.A. Fernandez
We reviewed the use and relevance of barcodes for insect studies and investigated the barcode sequence of Diatraea saccharalis. This sequence has a high level of homology (99%) with the barcode sequence of the Crambidae (Lepidoptera). The sequence data can be used to construct relationships between species, allowing a multidis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr470
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr470
The common CARD14 gene missense polymorphism rs11652075 (c.C2458T/p.Arg820Trp) is associated with psoriasis: a meta-analysis
Authors: G. Shi, S.J. Li, T.T. Wang, C.M. Cheng, Y.M. Fan and K.J. Zhu
Recent genetic evidence suggests a robust association of the CARD14 single nucleotide polymorphism rs11652075 (c.C2458T/p.Arg820Trp) and other rare mutations in this gene with psoriasis. To assess whether combined data support the relationship between CARD14 rs11652075 and susceptibility to this disease, we conducted a meta-analysis. PubMed (MEDLINE), EMB.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038357
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038357
Genetic variability of NaCl tolerance in tomato
Authors: A. Saeed, M.F. Saleem, M. Zakria, S.A. Anjum, A. Shakeel and N. Saeed
Cultivation of crops in soils with high salt (NaCl) content can affect plant development. We examined the morphological and physiological mechanisms of salt tolerance in tomato. The responses of 72 accessions of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) to salinity were compared by measuring shoot and root lengths, and fresh shoot and roo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1121
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1121
Comparison of maize similarity and dissimilarity genetic coefficients based on microsatellite markers
Authors: M. Balestre, R.G. Von Pinho, J.C. Souza and J.L. Lima
The present study compared different similarity and dissimilarity coefficients and their influence in maize inbred line clustering. Ninety maize S0:1 inbred lines were used and genotyped with 25 microsatellite markers (simple sequence repeat). The simple matching, Rogers and Tanimoto, Russel and Rao, Hamann, Jaccard, Sorensen-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr458
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr458
Association between the -174 G/C polymorphism of the interleukin-6 gene and myocardial infarction risk: a meta-analysis
Authors: J. Zhou, J. Feng and X. Li
Numerous studies have evaluated the association between the -174 G/C polymorphism in the interleukin-6 gene (IL6) and myocardial infarction (MI) risk. However, the results from the published studies are inconclusive. The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine whether the IL6 -174 G/C polymorphism is associated with MI risk. A meta-analysis based on ni.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038358
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038358