Genetic diversity in the germplasm of black pepper determined by EST-SSR markers
Authors: B.D. Wu, R. Fan, L.S. Hu, H.S. Wu and C.Y. Hao
This study aimed to assess genetic diversity in the germplasm of black pepper from around the world using SSR markers from EST. In total, 13 markers were selected and successfully amplified the target loci across the black pepper germplasm. All the EST-SSR markers showed high levels of polymorphisms with an average polymorphis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15018099
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15018099
Antibacterial activity of leaf extract of Breonadia salicina (Rubiaceae), an endangered medicinal plant of Saudi Arabia
Authors: F. Al-Qurainy, Abdel-Rhman Z. Gaafar, S. Khan, M. Nadeem, M. Tarroum, A. Alaklabi and J. Thomas
Wild plants can contain bioactive compounds with potential activity against disease-causing microorganisms. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, there are many plant species that may have antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral activities, among other properties. We extracted bioactive compounds with methanol as well as with water from leaves of Breonadia sali.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.29.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.29.5
Expression of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies EA-IgG, Rta-IgG, and VCA-IgA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and their use in a combined diagnostic assay
Authors: Y. Li, K. Wang, S.K.Yin, H.L. Zheng and D.L. Min
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is closely associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which can be monitored by the levels of Rta protein antibody IgG (Rta-IgG), early antigen antibody (EA-IgG), and viral capsid antibody (VCA-IgA). In the present study, we investigated the serum levels of Rta-IgG, EA-IgG, and VCA-IgA in naso.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017368
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017368
Identification of a new locus conferring antixenosis to the brown planthopper in rice cultivar Swarnalata (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Y.F. Qiu, L. Cheng, F. Liu and R.B. Li
The brown planthopper [Nilaparvata lugens (Stål); BPH] has caused severe damage to rice production. The identification of resistance genes and the development of BPH-resistant varieties are economical and effective ways to manage this pest. Using an F2 population from a cross between the Indica cultivars 93-11 and Swarnalata, we mapped the Qbph-8 lo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.29.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.29.4
Identification of naturalized goat breeds under conservation from northeastern Brazil using chromosomal markers
Authors: R.P. Santos, P.R.A.M. Affonso, D. Diniz, A.S. Medrado, K.M. Silva and P.L.S. Carneiro
In order to provide the first cytogenetic data of naturalized and threatened goat breeds from northeastern Brazil, cytogenetic analyses were carried out in individuals of Repartida and Moxotó breeds raised in Bahia and Ceará States. Males and females of both breeds had 2n = 60, with 29 autosomal acrocentric pairs plus the sex chromosome pair.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.29.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.29.3
Initial periodontal therapy for the treatment of gingival pregnancy tumor
Authors: Y.Q. Zhu, Y.Q. Wang, Y.C. Tang and C.Z. Li
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of initial periodontal therapy in gingival pregnancy tumors. Thirty-nine patients diagnosed with gingival tumors of pregnancy between 2007 and 2015 were enrolled in this study. The patients received initial periodontal therapy, then supportive periodontal therapie.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028119
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028119
Analysis of correlations between coronary heart disease and haplotypes of the angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AGTR1) gene
Authors: L.J. Duan and X.D. Wang
This study aimed to explore correlations between haplotypes of the angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AGTR1) gene and coronary heart disease (CHD). In total, 204 patients with CHD and 206 healthy controls were genotyped using denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography between 2008 and 2014. Five polymorphic loci were found.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017457
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017457
Incidence of bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency, complex vertebral malformation, and deficiency of uridine-5-monophosphate synthase carriers in Brazilian Girolando cattle
Authors: D.S. Paiva, I. Fonseca, I.S.B. Pinto, P. Ianella, T.A. Campos, A.R. Caetano, S.R. Paiva, M.V.G.B. Silva and M.F. Martins
Among the various hereditary diseases that have been widely studied in dairy cattle, bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD), deficiency of uridine-5-monophosphate synthase (DUMPS), and complex vertebral malformation (CVM) are noteworthy because of their high impact on overall herd productivity as a consequence of increased calf mortality. The aim of .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.29.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.29.2
Genotoxicity in oral epithelial cells in children caused by nickel in metal crowns
Authors: J. MorÃ?¡n-MartÃ?Ânez, K.D. Monreal-de Luna, N.D. Betancourt-MartÃ?Ânez, P. Carranza-Rosales, J.G. Contreras-MartÃ?Ânez, M.C. LÃ?³pez-Meza and O. RodrÃ?Âguez-Villarreal
The micronucleus (MN) assay evaluates the effects of low doses of genotoxic carcinogens and can detect structural lesions that survive mitotic cycles. The objective of this study was to determine both the genotoxicity of nickel (Ni) in buccal epithelial cells and the urinary excretion of Ni in children with metal crowns. This was a prospective longitudina.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.29.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.29.1
Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers in Mercenaria mercenaria
Authors: Y.F. Ning, Z.B. Li, X.Q. Mao, B.B. Li, Y.S. Huang, Y. Yuan and J.B. Shangguan
Mercenaria mercenaria, also known as the hard clam, is widely distributed in the coastal waters of temperate and tropical areas in the Asian Pacific region. This species is widely popular in the international market, especially in the United States, Europe, and other Western countries, because of its high protein value, taste,.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- gmr.15017497
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017497