Population genetic structure of the blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva, Psittacidae: Aves) based on nuclear microsatellite loci: implications for conservation
Authors: K.C.E. Leite, G.H.F. Seixas, I. Berkunsky , R.G. Collevattiand R. Caparroz
The blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) is a widely distributed Neotropical parrot and one of the most captured parrots in nature to supply the illegal trade of wild animals. The objectives of the present study were to analyze the genetic structure of A. aestiva to identify management units and support conservation planning .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr474
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr474
Carcass and meat quality traits of four commercial pig crossbreeds in China
Authors: Y.Z. Jiang L. Zhu G.Q. Tang M.Z. Li A.A. Jiang W.M. Cen S.H. Xing J.N. Chen A.X. Wen T. He Q. Wang G.X. Zhu M. Xie X.W. Li
We evaluated carcass and meat quality traits of two Chinese native crossbreeds Landrace x Meishan (LM) and Duroc x (Landrace x Meishan) (DLM) and two foreign crossbreeds Duroc x (Landrace x Yorkshire) (DLY) and PIC (an imported five-way crossbreed). One hundred and twenty weaned pigs (half castrated males and half females) were reared and slaughtered at a pr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.19.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.19.6
Effects of immature cashew nut-shell liquid (Anacardium occidentale) against oxidative damage in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity
Authors: S.G. De Lima, C.M. Feitosa, A.M.G.L. Cit�³, J.M. Moita Neto,J.A.D. Lopes, A.S. Leite, M.C. Brito, S.M.M. Dantas and A.A.C. Melo Cavalcante
The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) represents one of the major cheapest sources of non-isoprenoid phenolic lipids, which have a variety of biological properties: they can act as molluscicides, insecticides, fungicides, have anti-termite properties, have medicinal applications, and demonstrate antioxidant act.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr473
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr473
Influence of the halothane gene (HAL) on pork quality in two commercial crossbreeds
Authors: A.C.P. Silveira, P.F.A. Freitas, A.S.M. Cesar, R.C. Antunes, E.C. Guimar�£es, D.F.A. Batista and L.C. Torido
We evaluated the effect of the halothane (HAL) gene on the quality of pork in domestic pigs. Half-carcasses from two different commercial pig (Sus domestica) crossbreeds were analyzed, 46 of which were homozygous dominant (HALNN) and 69 of which were heterozygous (HALNn) for the halothane gene. The measures included backfat th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr925
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr925
Isoenzyme electrophoretic patterns in discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus Pellegrin, 1904 and Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1840) from the Central Amazon
Authors: C.A. Silva, R.C.A. Lima and A.S. Teixeira
The discus is a very popular and expensive aquarium fish belonging to the family Cichlidae, genus Symphysodon, formed by three Amazon basin endemic species: Symphysodon aequifasciatus, S. discus and S. tarzoo. The taxonomic status of these fish is very controversial, with a paucity of molecular research on their population gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr450
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr450
Leukemia/lymphoma-associated gene fusions in normal individuals
Authors: M.S. Brassesco
Hematopoietic neoplasias are characterized by recurrent chromosomal aberrations that result in the formation of gene fusions and the subsequent expression of chimeric proteins with unique properties. However, in recent years, different lymphoma/leukemia-associated rearrangements, such as BCR/ABL, IGH/BCL2, ETV6/RUNX1 and MLL d.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr486
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr486
Potential control of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with Piper aduncum L. (Piperaceae) extracts demonstrated by chromosomal biomarkers and toxic effects on interphase nuclei
Authors: M.S. Rafael, W.J. Hereira-Rojas, J.J. Roper, S.M. Nunomuraand W.P. Tadei
Dillapiol, a phenylpropanoid isolate from essential oils of leaves of Piper aduncum (Piperaceae), has insecticidal, fungicidal and antimicrobial activities. The insecticidal activity of dil lapiol was tested in vivo on the larvae and pupae of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito vector of dengue. Specifically, the effect of dillapiol o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr481
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr481
Effect of domestication on microorganism diversity and anaerobic digestion of food waste
Authors: S.J. Bi, X.J. Hong, G.X. Wang, Y. Li, Y.M. Gao, L. Yan, Y.J. Wang and W.D. Wang
To accomplish the rapid start-up and stable operation of biogas digesters, an efficient inoculum is required. To obtain such an inoculum for food waste anaerobic digestion, we domesticated dairy manure anaerobic digestion residue by adding food waste every day. After 36 days, the pH and biogas yield stabilized signifying the completion of domestication. D.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038417
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038417
Fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis with subtelomere specific probes (12pter-15qter) showed no differences in deletion patterns between normotensive and essential hypertension
Authors: S.T. Onrat and A.G. Tomat�±r
Telomere biology is intimately linked to the genetic/environmental etiology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and telomere shortening is emerging as an important biomarker disease. The relationship between subtelomeric deletions and genetic hypertension was examined. Fluorescence in situ hybridization was used to direct.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr464
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr464
Mixed models identify physic nut genotypes adapted to environments with different phosphorus availability
Authors: P.E. Teodoro, B.G. Laviola, L.D. Martins, J.F.T. Amaral and W.N. Rodrigues
The aim of this study was to screen physic nut (Jatropha curcas) genotypes that differ in their phosphorous (P) use, using mixed models. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse located in the experimental area of the Centro de Ciências Agrárias of the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, in Alegre, ES, Brazil. The experiment wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038429
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038429