Protective effects of remifentanil preconditioning on cerebral injury during pump-assisted coronary artery bypass graft
Authors: T.Z. Zhang, J. Zhou, Q. Jin, Y.J. Sun, Y.G. Diao, Y.N. Zhang and Z. Zhang
The protective effects of remifentanil preconditioning on serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) during pump-assisted coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) were investigated. Forty pump-assisted CABG patients were randomly divided into a remifentanil preconditioning group (R group) and a control group (C grou.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.3
DNA-based identification of forensically important species of Sarcophagidae (Insecta: Diptera) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Authors: K.S. Napole�£o, C.A. Mello-Patiu, J. Oliveira-Costa, D.M. Takiya,R. Silva and R.S. Moura-Neto
Sarcophagidae, or flesh flies, are of great importance in forensic entomology, but their effective application requires precise taxonomic identification, which relies almost exclusively on characteristics of the male genitalia. Given that female flies and larvae are most abundant in animal carcasses or on corpses, precise morp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027705
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027705
Changes in the PD-1 and PD-L1 expressions of splenic dendritic cells in multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome mice and their significance
Authors: Q. Liu, J.Y. Lu, X.H. Wang, B.J. Qu, S.R. Li and J.R. Kang
The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of surface molecules in splenic dendritic cells (DC) in multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) mice and their effects on the immunosuppression of sepsis and MODS. One hundred thirty C57BL/6 mice were divided into 7 groups: 6, 12, 24, 48 h, 5-7 days, 10-12 days, and the n.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.4
Evaluation of the semen swim-up method for bovine sperm RNA extraction
Authors: C.M. Han, R. Chen, T. Li, X.L. Chen, Y.F. Zheng, M.T. Ma and Q.H. Gao
Isolation of high-quality RNA is important for assessing sperm gene expression, and semen purification methods may affect the integrity of the isolated RNA. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the sperm swim-up method for seminal RNA isolation. Frozen semen samples in straws from three bulls of proven fertility were puri.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027713
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027713
Microsatellite isolation and characterization for Colletotrichum spp, causal agent of anthracnose in Andean blackberry
Authors: M.L. Marulanda, A.M. L�³pez, L. Isaza and P. L�³pez
The genus Colletotrichum, comprised of pathogenic fungi that affect plants grown worldwide, causes the disease known as anthracnose in several fruit and vegetable species. Several studies conducted on plants have shown that the disease is characterized by the presence of one or several species of the fungus attacking .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.5
Acrocomia aculeata prevents toxicogenetic damage caused by the antitumor agent cyclophosphamide
Authors: M.F. Magosso, P.C. Carvalho, B.U.C. Shneider, L.R. Pessatto,J.R. Pesarini, P.V.B. Silva, W.A. Correa, C.A.L. Kassuya, R.M. Muzzi and R.J. Oliveira
Acrocomia aculeata is a plant rich in antioxidant compounds. Studies suggest that this plant has anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and diuretic potential. We assessed the antigenotoxic, antimutagenic, immunomodulation, and apoptotic potentials of A. aculeata alone and in combination with an antitumor agent, cyclophosphamide. Sw.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027816
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027816
Expression profiling of CEACAM6 associated with the tumorigenesis and progression in gastric adenocarcinoma
Authors: X. Deng, P. Liu, Y. Zhao and Q. Wang
Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cellular adhesion molecule 6 (CEACAM6) is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and has been recently reported to affect the neoplastic, metastatic, and invasive ability of malignant cells by regulating intracellular signaling pathways during tumorigenesis and progression. We investigated .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.6
Variation in cassava germplasm for tolerance to post-harvest physiological deterioration
Authors: M.T. Venturini, L.R. Santos, C.I.A. Vildoso, V.S. Santos and E.J. Oliveira
Tolerant varieties can effectively control post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) of cassava, although knowledge on the genetic variability and inheritance of this trait is needed. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters and identify sources of tolerance to PPD and their stability in cassava acce.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027818
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027818
Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the sea cucumber Holothuria scabra
Authors: Z.B. Li1, G. Dai1, J.B. Shangguan, Y.F. Ning,Y.Y. Li, R.B. Chen, Y.S. Huang andY. Yuan
The sea cucumber Holothuria scabra is an endangered species. In this study, nine new polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed and tested in 30 individuals. The number of alleles ranged from 2 to 5, and the observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.1200 to 0.7391 and from 0.2408 to 0.5983, respectively. No loci significantly deviated from .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.12.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.12.5
Genetic diversity of Mycosphaerella fijiensis in Brazil analyzed using an ERIC-PCR marker
Authors: G.F. Silva, R.D.V. Paix�£o, C.B. Queiroz, M.F. Santana, A. Souza, N.R. Sousa, R.E. Hanada and L. Gasparotto
The Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC) marker was used to analyze the genetic variability of Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the causative agent of Black Sigatoka disease in banana plants. A total of 123 isolates were used, which were divided into populations based on their original hosts and collection .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.7