QTL identification of ear leaf morphometric traits under different nitrogen regimes in maize
Authors: Z.P. Zheng and X.H. Liu
The ear leaf is one of the most important leaves in maize (Zea mays); it affects plant morphology and yield. To better understand its genetic basis, we examined ear leaf length, ear leaf width, and ear leaf area for quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping in a recombinant inbred line population under two nitrogen regimes. Nine QTLs, on chromosomes 1 (one),.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.February.28.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.28.12
Analysis of mitochondrial DNA using amplified fragment length polymorphism markers of isonuclear allocytoplasmic male sterile wheat accessions and their maintainer lines
Authors: M. Ejaz*, Z. Qidi*, Z. Gaisheng, W. Qunzhu and Z. Xinbo
To produce a good F1 hybrid variety wheat crop, it is necessary to explore novel cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) lines and their maintainer line. This study aimed to identify cytoplasmic variation in three isonuclear-alloplasmic male sterile lines Aegilops kotschyi (Ae.kots) -90-110, Aegilops ventricosa (Ae.ven) -90-110, and Triticum spelta (T.spelta) -9.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.30.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.30.5
Novel SNPs in the exon region of bovine DKK4 gene and their association with body measurement traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: J.B. Gao, Y.K. Li, N. Yang, X.H. Ma, C. Adoligbe, B.J. Jiang, C.Z. Fu,G. Cheng and L.S. Zan
The aim of this study was to determine whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of bovine Dickkopf homolog 4 (DKK4) are associated with body measurement traits in Qinchuan cattle. By using PCR-SSCP technology and DNA sequencing, we discovered 5 DKK4 SNPs in Qingchuan cattle, including -65G>A and -77G>T in the 5êÂ?Â?-untranslated region, 1532C.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.February.28.30
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.28.30
Cytotoxic and mutagenic effects of iodine-131 and radioprotection of acerola (Malpighia glabra L.) and beta-carotene in vitro
Authors: I.V. Almeida, E. D�¼sman, M.C. Heck, J.A. Pamphile, N.B. Lopes, L.T.D. Tonin and V.E.P. Vicentini
The radioisotope iodine-131 [131I] can damage DNA. One way to prevent this is to increase the amount of antioxidants via dietary consumption. The goal of this study was to evaluate the radioprotective effect of fresh acerola pulp and synthetic beta-carotene in Rattus norvegicus hepatoma cells (HTC) in response to [131I] exposure in vitro. Cellular DNA dam.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.10.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.10.1
Fas/FasL in the immune pathogenesis of severe aplastic anemia
Authors: C.Y. Liu, R. Fu, H.Q. Wang, L.J. Li, H. Liu, J. Guan, T. Wang, W.W. Qi, E.B. Ruan, W. Qu, G.J. Wang, H. Liu, Y.H. Wu, J. Song, L.M. Xing and Z.H. Shao
Fas/FasL protein expression of bone marrow hematopoietic cells was investigated in severe aplastic anemia (SAA) patients. Fas expression was evaluated in CD34+, GlycoA+, CD33+, and CD14+ cells labeled with monoclonal antibodies in newly diagnosed and remission SAA patients along with normal controls. FasL expression was evalua.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.30.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.30.3
RAPD and barcode analyses of groupers of the genus Epinephelus
Authors: K. Noikotr1, A. Chaveerach1, K. Pinthong2, A. Tanomtong1, R. Sudmoon1 and T. Tanee3
The diversity of Epinephelus species was investigated throughout Thailand. Random amplified polymorphic DNA successfully produced 1300 bands that were phylogenetically informative and used to construct cladograms. Values of pairwise genetic similarity (S) within species ranged from 0.65 in E. erythrurus to 0.99 in E. malabaricus. The interspecific values .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.18.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.18.21
MicroRNA expression profiling studies on bronchopulmonary dysplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Y. Yang, J. Qiu, Q. Kan, X.-G. Zhou and X.-Y. Zhou
Over the past several years, several microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling studies have been carried out on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in mammalian lung tissues. The most effective way to identify these important miRNAs is to systematically search for similar signatures identified in multiple independent studies. Accordingly, a meta-analysis was con.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.30.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.30.4
The role of Hsp90�± in heat-induced apoptosis and cell damage in primary myocardial cell cultures of neonatal rats
Authors: A. Islam, Y.J. Lv, A. Abdelnasir, B. Rehana, Z.J. Liu, M. Zhang S. Tang, Y.F. Cheng, H.B. Chen, J. Hartung, E.D. Bao
To understand the mechanism underlying the sudden animal death caused by acute heart failure during heat stress, the relationships among the heat-induced pathological changes and apoptosis and the variations in the levels of protective Hsp90α and its mRNA in the heat-stressed primary myocardial cells of neonatal rats in .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.2.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.2.6
Co-transfection of adeno-associated virus-mediated human vascular endothelial growth factor165 and transforming growth factor-�²1 into annulus fibrosus cells of rabbit degenerative intervertebral discs
Authors: Y.M. Xi, Y.F. Dong, Z.J. Wang, Y. Liu, Z.Z. Diao and Y.G. Hu
Intervertebral disc degeneration is a common condition that may lead to low back pain and radiculopathy. Understanding the pathophysiology and cellular and molecular events of degenerative disc disease has resulted in the proposal of a gene therapy approach to halt and reverse disc degeneration. We explored the feasibility of reversing intervertebral disc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.February.28.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.28.11
Mitochondrial and microsatellite DNA analyses showed comparative genetic diversity between parent and offspring populations of Korean black rockfish in a hatchery facility
Authors: H.S. An, J.W. Lee, J.Y. Park, J.I. Myeong and C.M. An
The black rockfish, Sebastes inermis (Sebastidae), is an important commercial fishery resource in Korea. As a preliminary investigation into the effect of artificial reproduction in a hatchery facility, the genetic divergence between parent and offspring populations of black rockfish was accessed using 10 polymorphic nuclear microsatellite DNA loci and a .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.9.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.9.2