Homocysteine induces blood vessel global hypomethylation mediated by LOX-1
Authors: X.L. Yang, J. Tian, Y. Liang, C.J. Ma, A.N. Yang, J. Wang, S.C. Ma, Y. Cheng, X. Hua and Y.D. Jiang
Homocysteine (Hcy) is an independent risk factor of atherosclerosis through its involvement with the methionine cycle. In this study, we aimed to determine the blood vessel global methylation rate in Hcy-induced atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein-E-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice, and to explore the possible mechanism of this change i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.16.2
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.16.2
Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus (Portunidae) L.P.
Authors: L.P. Ren, Y. Qin, X.C. Li, Y.N. Sun, R.X. Wang
The Swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus (Portunidae) is an important economically food species. To provide molecular markers for P. trituberculatus, we isolated and characterized polymorphic microsatellite markers. We developed a 5'-anchored genomic library of P. trituberculatus DNA, and derived 45 positive clones. We desig.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.19
Genome-wide identification and phylogenetic analysis of the SBP-box gene family in melons
Authors: Y. Ma, J.W. Guo, R. Bade, Z.H. Men and A. Hasi
The SBP-box gene family is specific to plants and encodes a class of zinc finger-containing transcription factors with a broad range of functions. Although SBP-box genes have been identified in numerous plants, including green algae, moss, silver birch, snapdragon, Arabidopsis, rice, and maize, there is little information concerning SBP-box genes, or the .. Read More»
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Inter-retrotransposon-amplified polymorphism markers for germplasm characterization in Manihot esculenta (Euphorbiaceae)
Authors: A.M. Oliveira-Silva, G.F. Silva, M.C. Dias, C.R. Clement and N.R. Sousa
Manioc, Manihot esculenta, is economically important in many tropical and subtropical countries. The genetic variability of the species has not been fully explored, and new information may help expand its use. Molecular markers based on retrotransposons have good potential for analysis of genetic diversity given their abundanc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.16.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.16.3
Development and characterization of novel expressed sequence tag-derived simple sequence repeat markers in Hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree)
Authors: Z.W. An, Y.C. Li, Q.L. Zhai, L.L. Xie, Y.H. Zhao, H.S. Huang
Cultivated clones of Hevea brasiliensis have a narrow genetic base. In order to broaden the genetic base, it is first necessary to investigate the genetic diversity of wild populations. Expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat (EST-SSR) markers were developed to investigate the genetic diversity of Hevea populations. Four.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.18
Complete mitochondrial genomes of the Bright Sunbeam Curetis bulis and the Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) and their phylogenetic implications
Authors: L.L. Zhang1, J.S. Hao1,2, D.Y. Huang1, X.Y. Sun2, J.J. Hao1, C.M. Peng1 and Q. Yang2
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genomes of Curetis bulis and Lycaena phlaeas were determined and analyzed. The circular genomes are 15,162 bp long for C. bulis and 15,280 bp long for L. phlaeas, with a total A+T content of 82.6 and 83.1%, respectively. Both mitogenomes contain 37 genes, and their gene orders are similar to those of other lepidop.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.10.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.10.9
Evaluation of castor bean genotypes sown in winter and summer at a low altitude
Authors: G.E.M. Lopes, H.D. Vieira and F.L. Partelli
Current demands for the genetic breeding of castor bean include the adaptation of genotypes to low altitudes to expand the potential areas of cultivation. This study was conducted to evaluate the response of different genotypes of castor bean that were sown in winter and summer at a low altitude. The study was conducted in northwestern Rio de Janeiro Stat.. Read More»
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Influence of animals obtained using embryo transfer on the genetic evaluation of growth in Simmental beef cattle with random regression models
Authors: R.R. Mota, P.S. Lopes, L.F.A. Marques, L.P. Silva,M. Concei�§�£o Pessoa, R. Almeida Torres, M.D.V. Resende
Weight records of Simmental beef cattle were used in a genetic evaluation of growth with and without embryo transfer (ET). A random regression model in which ET individuals were excluded (RRM1) contained 29,510 records from 10,659 animals, while another model that did not exclude these animals (RRM2) contained 62,895 records f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.17
Characterization of Anatolian traditional quince cultivars, based on microsatellite markers
Authors: C. Y�¼ksel, F. Mutaf, �°. Demirta��, G. ��zt�¼rk, M. Pekta��, A. Erg�¼l
We conducted simple sequence repeat (SSR) analyses of 15 traditional quince (Cydonia oblonga) cultivars from Anatolian gene sources for molecular characterization and investigation of genetic relationships. Three pear and two apple cultivars were used as references for SSR locus data analysis and to determine allele profiles b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.16
Syndromic and non-syndromic forms of retinitis pigmentosa: a comprehensive Italian clinical and molecular study reveals new mutations
Authors: C.O. Pierrottet, M. Zuntini, M. Digiuni, I. Bazzanella, P. Ferri, R. Paderni, L.M. Rossetti, S. Cecchin, N. Orzalesi and M. Bertelli
Mutations in more than 60 different genes have been associated with non-syndromic and syndromic retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a heterogeneous group of inherited retinal dystrophies. To increase the understanding of the molecular epidemiology of the disease in Italy, we analyzed 56 patients with syndromic and non-syndromic forms of RP attending the Retinitis .. Read More»
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