Microsporogenesis in Paspalum conspersum Schrad. (Virgata group) with different ploidy levels
Authors: L. Janke1, F.H.D. Souza2, J.F.M. Valls3 and M.S. Pagliarini1
Knowledge about the cytology and reproductive behavior of a species is indispensable for hybridization programs. This is especially true for species belonging to the genus Paspalum, among which apomixis and a wide range of ploidy levels are frequently found. Paspalum conspersum Schrad. is a robust and warm-season perennial bunchgrass native to South Ameri.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.24.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.24.6
Association of the estrogen receptor-�² gene RsaI and AluI polymorphisms with human idiopathic thin endometrium
Authors: A.W. Le, Z.H. Wang, R. Yuan, L.L. Shan, T.H. Xiao, R. Zhuo, Y. Shen
The aim of this study was to investigate the potential correlation between polymorphisms of the estrogen receptor (ER)-β gene (RsaI and AluI) and ethnic Han Chinese human idiopathic thin endometrium. A total of 120 patients with idiopathic thin endometrium and 120 sterility patients with normal endometrium thickness (cont.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.26.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.26.7
Expression of heat shock protein 90 alpha (Hsp90�±) in primary neonatal rat myocardial cells exposed to various periods of heat stress in vitro
Authors: A. Islam, B. Rehana, M. Zhang, Z.J. Liu, S. Tang, J. Hartung and E.D. Bao
The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanism of heat shock protein 90 alpha (Hsp90α) protection against heart damage resulting from heat stress by detecting Hsp90α mRNA, Hsp90α protein, protein localization, and cell damage in primary myocardial cells of neonatal rats in response to heat stres.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.14.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.14.9
Association of BRCA2 variants with cardiovascular disease in Saudi Arabia
Authors: M. Alanazi, N.P. Reddy, J.P. Shaik, S.A. Ajaj, A.A.A. Jafari, H. Saeed, Z. Khan and A.P. Khan
Abnormalities in the breast cancer tumor suppressor genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are associated with breast and ovarian cancer. Recently, two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; rs11571836 and rs1799943) were identified, both located in untranslated regions of chromosome 13, associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a mult.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.16.13
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.16.13
Genetic characterization of Mytilus coruscus and M. galloprovincialis using microsatellite markers
Authors: J.H. Kang1, J.M. Lee2, E.S. Noh1, J.Y. Park1 and C.M. An1
Korean (hard-shelled) mussels (Mytilus coruscus) are an economically important endemic marine bivalve mollusk of Korea; yet, the population has rapidly declined because of overharvesting and habitat competition from the invasive Mytilus galloprovincialis species. The population structures of M. coruscus and M. galloprovincialis were analyzed by next-gener.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.13.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.13.2
Spermatogenesis in Triatoma melanocephala (Hemiptera: Triatominae)
Authors: K.C.C. Alevi1, P.P. Mendon�§a1, N.P. Pereira1, J.A. Rosa2 and M.T.V. Azeredo-Oliveira1
Triatoma melanocephala is a rare species of Hemiptera. It belonged to the Brasiliensis subcomplex and presents morphological characteristics very close to those of Triatoma vitticeps. We investigated spermatogenesis of T. melanocephala and compared it with that of T. vitticeps in order to determine whether these organisms have similar cytogenetic characte.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.24.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.24.5
Correlation of SPECT imaging, biochemical parameters and mutation with systolic dysfunction
Authors: D. Alenizi, N.A. Kizilbash, O. Gill, A. Abukanna, S. Malik, A. Badawy
We investigated systolic dysfunction by the use of biochemical laboratory tests and perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography imaging in 32 Pakistani subjects exhibiting symptoms of this disorder. To investigate underlying genetic causes, such as familial hypercholesterolemia, DNA samples from these subjects were sc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.26.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.26.6
Development of microsatellite markers for the kelp grouper Epinephelus bruneus by 454 pyrosequencing and transfer to related species
Authors: J.-H. Kang1, S.G. Yang2, T.S. Moon2, J.-Y. Park1 and T.-J. Choi3
The kelp or longtooth grouper (Epinephelus bruneus), which inhabits Eastern Asia, is the most economically important of 11 grouper species that inhabit the Southern Sea near Jeju Island in Korea. This species is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources because of a rapid decrease in its resources.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.13.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.13.1
Expression profile analysis reveals putative prostate cancer-related microRNAs
Authors: H. Song1*, Y. Liu2*, J. Pan3 and S.T. Zhao1
Annotation of prostate cancer (PC) genomes provides a foundation for discoveries that can improve the understanding and treatment of the disease. Therefore, in the present study, we used the Student t-test to identify differentially expressed PC-related mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs). Then, we performed interrelated mapping of miRNA target genes between abn.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.24.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.24.4
Novel association analysis between HLA-DQB1 polymorphisms and rectal cancer based on a cross-validation design
Authors: F.Z. Tong, W.J. Yu, H. Liu
A new study design based on cross-validation of the age at the onset of rectal cancer and the differences between the frequency distributions of relevant genes in 2 groups was developed for identification of disease-related HLA. Patients with rectal cancer were recruited and their age at the time of the first surgery was recor.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.26.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.26.5