Use of microsatellite markers to assign goats to their breeds
Authors: R.S. Aljumaah, M.M. Alobre and R.M. Al-Atiyat
We investigated the potential of 17 microsatellite markers for assigning Saudi goat individuals to their breeds. Three local breeds, Bishi, Jabali, and Tohami were genotyped using these markers, and Somali goats were used as a reference breed. The majority of alleles were shared between the breeds, except for some that were specific to each breed. The Gar.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.16
Analysis of tacrolimus blood concentrations in renal transplant patients
Authors: C.Y. Wang,X. Xu,M.C. Li,Q. Li and S.G. Ji
This study aimed to 1) analyze the results of tacrolimus blood concentration monitored in patients after renal transplantation, 2) observe and establish an optimal therapeutic window for patients, and 3) provide evidence for the clinical and rational use of drugs. Tacrolimus blood concentration was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A total .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.22.8
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.22.8
microRNAs in avian influenza virus H9N2-infected and non-infected chicken embryo fibroblasts
Authors: X. Peng, Q.S. Gao, L. Zhou, Z.H. Chen, S. Lu, H.J. Huang, C.Y. Zhan and M. Xiang
There is limited information about microRNAs (miRNAs) in H9N2 subtype influenza virus-infected chicken cells or tissues. In this study, 10,487,469 and 13,119,795 reads were obtained from infected and non-infected chicken embryo fibroblasts, respectively. Seven hundred and thirty-six and 1004 miRNAs, including mature miRNAs and precursors, were obtained fr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.17
Complete mitochondrial genome of the Chinese Hwamei Garrulax canorus (Aves: Passeriformes): the first representative of the Leiothrichidae family with a duplicated control region
Authors: D.S. Chen, C.J. Qian, Q.Q. Ren, P. Wang, J. Yuan, L. Jiang, D. Bi, Q. Zhang, Y. Wang and X.Z. Kan
The Chinese Hwamei Garrulax canorus, a member of the family Leiothrichidae, is commonly found in central and southern China, northern Indochina, and on Hainan Island. In this study, we sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of G. canorus. The circular mitochondrial genome is 17,785 bp in length and includes 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.5
Association of NT-proBNP and interleukin-17 levels with heart failure in elderly patients
Authors: X.F. Li, D. Pan, W.L. Zhang, J. Zhou and J.J. Liang
Pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and interleukin-17 (IL-17) are involved in the pathophysiological processes of heart failure; however, the exact role of IL-17 is not clear. We explored the relationship between IL-17 and NT-proBNP, as a clinical parameter, in heart failure. The whole blood IL-17 and NT-proBNP levels .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028014
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028014
Association of AGTR1 gene A1166C polymorphism with the risk of heart failure: a meta-analysis
Authors: J.A. Zhang, J.R. Li and Y.J. Qiao
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the A1166C polymorphism in the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) gene and heart failure (HF) risk using metaâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?analysis. The PubMed database was searched, and data were extracted independently by two reviewers. Odds ratios (ORs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.26
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.26
Preoperative computed tomography-guided hook-wire positioning of pulmonary nodules
Authors: W. Li,C.B. Zhai,Y.J. Guan,L.J. Jing,Z.L. Zhang and X.H. Zhao
This study aimed to analyze the clinical application value of computed tomography (CT)-guided hook-wire positioning before thoracoscopic surgery. Eighty-four patients who had received a thoracoscopic wedge resection of pulmonary nodules between January and December 2013 were selected. Group A consisted of 38 cases where the hook-wire positioning technique.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.22.9
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.22.9
Study of nucleolar behavior during spermatogenesis in Martarega brasiliensis (Heteroptera, Notonectidae)
Authors: L.L.V. Pereira, K.C.C. Alevi, F.F.F. Moreira, J.F. Barbosa, E.R. Silistino-Souza, F.C. Silva J�ºnior, T.S. Souza-Firmino, C.A. Banho and M.M. Itoyama
Few cytogenetic studies have been undertaken using aquatic heteropterans and the nucleolar behavior of these insects has been described in only four species, Limnogonus aduncus, Brachymetra albinerva, Halobatopsis platensis, and Cylindrostethus palmaris. The nucleolus is a cellular structure related to biosyntheticactivity and it exhibits a peculiar behav.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.7
Screening for fragile X syndrome in males from specialized institutions in the northeast region of Brazil
Authors: M.T.M. Viveiros, M.D.C. Santos, J.M. Dos Santos, D.M. Viveiros, M.R.M. Cavalcante, A.J.M. Caldas and M.M.G. Pimentel
The objective of this study was to perform a study of fragile X syndrome (FXS) in São Luís, Maranhão, in males residing in five specialized institutions. Two hundred thirty-eight males with intellectual disability of unknown etiology participated in this study. Blood samples were processed and stored until DNA extraction. Screening fo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.32
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.32
Application of DNA barcoding markers to the identification of Hopea species
Authors: Nguyen T.P. Trang, N.M. Duc, N.V. Sinh and L. Triest
Hopea chinensis (synonym: H. hongayensis) (Dipterocarpaceae) is a threatened species found so far in only two locations: Quang Ninh (Vietnam) and Guangxi (China). The species shares many morphological characteristics with H. mollissima and the two species are often confused. To overcome this problem of identification and to investigate the genetic relatio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.28
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.28