Investigation of a PAX6 gene mutation in a Malaysian family with congenital aniridia
Authors: P.C. Lee, H.H. Lam, S.A. Ghani, V. Subrayan and K.H. Chua
Mutations in the PAX6 gene that cause aniridia have been identified in various ethnicities but not in the Malaysian population. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the PAX6 mutation in a Malaysian family with congenital aniridia. In this study, a complete ophthalmic examination was performed on a Dusun et.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.March.24.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.24.15
Combined genetic and imaging diagnosis for two large Chinese families affected with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease
Authors: Y. Lv, L.H. Cao2, H. Pang, L.N. Lu, J.L. Li, Y. Fu, S.L. Qi4, Y. Luo and J. Li-Ling
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) is a rare X-linked recessive disorder characterized by nystagmus, impaired motor development, ataxia, and progressive spasticity. Genetically defective or altered levels of proteolipid protein (PLP1) or gap-junction alpha protein 12 gene have been found to be a common cause. Here we report on.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.7
Activation of proacrosin accompanies upregulation of sp32 protein tyrosine phosphorylation in pig sperm
Authors: P.L. Sun, L.X. Yang, J.-J. Cui, Y. Tian, Y. Liu and Y. Jin
This study investigated the relationship between acrosin activation and pig sperm proacrosin binding protein (sp32) phosphorylation levels. Differently processed pig spermatozoa (fresh semen sperm, capacitation sperm, acrosome reaction sperm, capacitation-like sperm, and thawed sperm) were subjected to sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophor.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
Diversity of propanil-degrading bacteria isolated from rice rhizosphere and their potential for plant growth promotion
Authors: A.R.L. Proc�³pio, R.E.L. Proc�³pio, A.A. Pizzirani-Kleiner and I.S. Melo
The herbicide propanil has long been used in rice production in southern Brazil. Bacteria isolated from contaminated soils in Massaranduba, Santa Catarina, Brazil, were found to be able to grow in the presence of propanil, using this compound as a carbon source. Thirty strains were identified as Pseudomonas (86.7%), Serratia (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.6
Spermatogenesis of riffle bugs, Rhagovelia whitei and Rhagovelia sp (Veliidae), and backswimmers Martarega sp (Notonectidae)
Authors: M.M.U. Castanhole, L.L.V. Pereira, H.V. de Souza and M.M. Itoyama
We examined the course of spermatogenesis and the meiotic chromosome complements in aquatic species of true bugs, Heteroptera. The chromosome complement of the Veliidae species was 2n = 39 (38A + X0) and 23 (22A + X0) in Rhagovelia whitei and Rhagovelia sp, respectively, and in the species of the Notonectidae (Martarega sp) it.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.5
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the MLO gene family in Cucumis sativus
Authors: S.J. Zhou, Z. Jing and J.L. Shi
Mildew resistance locus o (MLO) is a plant-specific seven-transmembrane (TM) gene family. Several studies have revealed that certain members of the MLO gene family mediate powdery mildew susceptibility in three plant species, namely, Arabidopsis, barley, and tomato. The sequenced cucumber genome provides an opportunity to conduct a comprehensive overview .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.11.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.11.8
A broad expression profile of the GMR-GAL4 driver in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: W.-Z. Li, S.-L. Li, H.Y. Zheng, S.-P. Zhang and L. Xue
The GAL4/UAS binary system has been widely used in Drosophila melanogaster for ectopic expression of transgenes in a tissue-specific manner. The GMR-GAL4 driver, which expresses the yeast transcription factor GAL4 under the control of glass multiple reporter (GMR) promoter elements, has been commonly utilized to express target.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.4
Genetic characterization of fig tree mutants with molecular markers
Authors: M.G.F. Rodrigues, A.B.G. Martins, J.A. Desid�©rio, B.W. Bertoni and M.C. Alves
The fig (Ficus carica L.) is a fruit tree of great world importance and, therefore, the genetic improvement becomes an important field of research for better crops, being necessary to gather information on this species, mainly regarding its genetic variability so that appropriate propagation projects and management are made. T.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.3
Expression analysis of VfDGAT2 in various tissues of the tung tree and in transgenic yeast
Authors: Q.Q. Cui*, Y.C. Chen, X.J. Han, Z.Y. Zhan, L.Y. Lin, L.L. Si and Y.D. Wang
The tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.; Vf) has great potential as an industrial crop owning to its seed oil that has multiple uses. Diacylglycerol acyltransferases (DGATs) catalyze the last and most committed step of triacylglycerol (TAG) biosynthesis. In order to examine the physiological role of the VfDGAT2 gene in the tung tree, we characterized its ex.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.11.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.11.7
Age-related changes in mitochondrial UCP, ANT and COX III gene expression in the breast muscle of quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Authors: E. Gasparino, A.P. Del Vesco, S.E.F. Guimar�£es, S.C.C. da Silva, S.M. Marcato, A.R. de Oliveira Neto and K.R.S. Sousa
Efficient conversion of food into body mass has been associated with altered gene expression of some proteins of the electron transport chain. We evaluated the effect of age on mRNA expression of uncoupling protein, adenine nucleotide translocase and cytochrome c oxidase complex III in quails. One-day-old broiler quails were s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.2