Expression of calpastatin and myostatin genes associated with lamb meat quality
Authors: A. Bagatoli1, E. Gasparino1, M.A.M. Soares2, R.M. Amaral1,F.A.F. Macedo1, D.M. Voltolini1 and A.P. Del Vesco1
Calpastatin (CAST) is an endogenous calpain inhibitor and its main function is to modulate the proteolytic action of enzymes responsible for post-mortem myofibril deterioration. The myostatin gene (GDF-8) acts as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. The expression of these two genes, as well as their interaction, affects the quality of the meat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.4.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.4.3
Polymorphisms of KAP6, KAP7, and KAP8 genes in four Chinese sheep breeds
Authors: Y.X. Liu, G.Q. Shi, H.X. Wang, P.C. Wan, H. Tang, H. Yang and F. Guan
High glycine-tyrosine proteins (HGTPs), also known as keratin-associated proteins (KAPs), play a key role in the major structures and mechanical properties of wool fiber. Sheep HGTPs consist of three multigene families: KAP6, KAP7, and KAP8 genes. Polymorphisms of these three genes have been proposed to have important effects .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.April.30.5
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.April.30.5
Cross-amplification of nonspecific micro-satellites markers: a useful tool to study endangered/vulnerable species of southern Andes deer
Authors: J.C. MarÃ?Ân, P. Orozco-terWengel, K. Romero, J.P. VÃ?¡squez, V. Varas and J.A. Vianna
Thirty-nine microsatellite loci that are highly conserved in red deer, sika deer, reindeer, Soay sheep, and other artiodactyls were tested in two vulnerable and endangered Neotropical deer (pudu: Pudu puda and huemul: Hippocamelus bisulcus) with the aim of producing a standardized set of markers that can be used successfully i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.25.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.25.4
Functions of microRNA in response to cocaine stimulation
Authors: L.-F. Xu, J. Wang, F.B. Lv and Q. Song
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a type of non-protein-coding single-stranded RNA, which are typically 20-25 nt in length. miRNAs play important roles in various biological processes, including development, cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. We aimed to detect the miRNA response to cocaine stimulations and their target .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.4.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.4.2
Functional characterization of the Ginkgo biloba chalcone synthase gene promoter in transgenic tobacco
Authors: L.L. Li, H. Cheng, H.H. Yuan, F. Xu, S.Y. Cheng and F.L. Cao
The regulative sequence (2273 bp) of the chalcone synthase gene promoter of biloba was cloned by genomic walking. A 2273-bp promoter 5' upstream translation start site of GbCHS was cloned and designated as GbCHSP. pBI121+CHSP:GUS and pBI121-35S:GUS were constructed and transformed into tobacco by LBA4404. We found that GbCHSP .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.April.30.6
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.April.30.6
Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite loci in Nibea albiflora
Authors: D.D. Xu, B. Lou, S.L. Li, Y.R. Zhang, J. Xin and W. Zhan
Eleven novel microsatellite loci were isolated from a (CA)10-enriched genomic DNA library of Nibea albiflora. The characteristics of these microsatellites were determined in a sample of 48 N. albiflora individuals. The number of alleles at the 11 microsatellite loci ranged from 5 to 25, with an average of 13.5 per locus. The observed and expected heterozy.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.4.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.4.1
Determination of the genetic diversity among accessions of Senna spectabilis (canafÃ?Âstula) by using RAPD markers
Authors: M.F. Santos1, R.B. Ara�ºjo Neto2, M.P.S.B.C. Nascimento2 and P.S.C. Lima2
Senna spectabilis (DC.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby (Fabaceae; Caesalpinioideae), commonly known as “canafístula” or “cassia”, is widely used in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil as a source of forage and timber. The plant presents a high nutritional content in comparison with other forage species that are native to t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.2.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.2.12
Distribution and pathogen identification of cassava brown leaf spot in China
Authors: Y.L. Pei, T. Shi, C.P. Li, X.B. Liu, J.M. Cai and G.X. Huang
Cassava brown leaf spot surveys were conducted in the main cassava plantation areas of China between 2007 and 2012 in order to understand the distribution of the disease. Cassava plants were damaged by the disease to different degrees in most of the survey sites. Samples were collected and seven strains were isolated fro.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.April.30.7
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.April.30.7
Effect of the Jianpi Bushen Prescription on the expression of SHP-1, Wnt3a, and AP-1 proteins in chemically damaged mice
Authors: D.C. He, J.J. Xiao, Y. Zhang, H. Lin, X.J. Ding and Y. Tu
This study investigated the effect of the Jianpi Bushen Prescription (JBP) on the expression of 3 major proteins in chemically damaged model mice. The 3 proteins were the Wnt3a, the SHP-1, and the transcription factors (NF-E2, c-jun, and c-fos) of the AP-1 protein family. Kunming mice were randomly divided into chemically dama.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.25.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.25.5
Fundus autofluorescence in exudative age-related macular degeneration
Authors: Q. Peng*, Y. Dong* and P.Q. Zhao
The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of fundus autofluorescence (FAF) in patients with wet (exudative) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Color fundus photographs, fundus fluorescein angiograms, indocyanine green angiograms, and FAF images were obtained from 61 patients (72 eyes) with exudative AMD. The FAF results for differe.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.2.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.2.11