Polymorphism in PGLYRP-2 gene by PCR-RFLP and its association with somatic cell score and percentage of fat in Chinese Holstein
Authors: H.L. Wang, Z.X. Li, L. Chen, J. Yang, L.J. Wang, H. He, F.B. Niu, Y. Liu, J.Z. Guo and X.L. Liu
Peptidoglycan recognition protein 2 (PGLYRP-2), which belongs to the PGRP family, is the only member that has no direct bactericidal activity but has N-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase activity. This feature of PGLYRP-2 indicates that it may play an important role in eliminating the pathogen associated molecular pattern (PAMP), such as peptidoglycan (PGN).. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.13.7
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- 10.4238/2013.December.13.7
Developmental characteristics of pectoralis muscle in Pekin duck embryos
Authors: L.H. Gu, T.S. Xu, W. Huang, M. Xie, W.B. Shi, S.D. Sun and S.S. Hou
To confirm the entire developmental process and transition point of embryonic Pekin duck pectoral muscle, and to investigate the association between pectoral muscle development and their regulating genes, anatomical and morphological analyses of embryonic Pekin duck skeletal muscles were performed, and the expression patterns of its regulating genes were .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.13.6
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- 10.4238/2013.December.13.6
Structure, function, and localization of aquaporins: their possible implications on gamete cryopreservation
Authors: A.D. Sales, C.H. Lobo, A.A. Carvalho, A.A. Moura and A.P.R. Rodrigues
The discovery of water channels (aquaporins, AQPs) was a landmark event for the clarification of water transport through the plasma membrane. AQPs belong to a family of intrinsic membrane proteins that act as selective channels for water and for solutes such as glycerol and urea. AQPs were found in different tissues and organs, including male and female r.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.13.5
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- 10.4238/2013.December.13.5
Polymorphism of MyoD1 and Myf6 genes and associations with carcass and meat quality traits in beef cattle
Authors: X.H. Du, Q.F. Gan, Z.R. Yuan, X. Gao, L.P. Zhang, H.J. Gao,J.Y. Li and S.Z. Xu1
Myogenic determination factor 1 (MyoD1) and myogenic factor 6 (Myf6) genes belong to the myogenic differentiation (MyoD) gene family, which play key roles in growth and muscle development. The study aimed to investigate the effects of variants in cattle MyoD1 and Myf6 on carcass and meat traits. We screened single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of both g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- dx.doi.org/2013.December.13.4
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- dx.doi.org/10.4238/2013.December.13.4
RXR agonists inhibit high glucose-induced upregulation of inflammation by suppressing activation of the NADPH oxidase-nuclear factor-�ºB pathway in human endothelial cells
Authors: R.B. Ning, J. Zhu, D.J. Chai, C.S. Xu, H. Xie, X.Y. Lin, J.Z. Zeng and J.X. Lin
An inflammatory response induced by high glucose is a cause of endothelial dysfunction in diabetes and is an important contributing link to atherosclerosis. Diabetes is an independent risk factor of atherosclerosis and activation of retinoid X receptor (RXR) has been shown to exert anti-atherogenic effects. In the present study, we examined the effects of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.13.3
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- 10.4238/2013.December.13.3
Morphological and genetic characteristics of hybrid combinations of Dactylis glomerata
Authors: Y.F. Zhao, X.Q. Zhang, X. Ma, W.G. Xie and L.K. Huang
Six F1 populations derived from crosses among 4 orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivars were studied by morphological and simple sequence repeat molecular markers to test for hybrid vigor and a correlation between genetic distance and heterosis. Heterosis was observed for days to length of culm, leaf traits, tiller numb.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.January.28.1
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- 10.4238/2014.January.28.1
Effects of maintaining intravenous infusion of remifentanil or propofol on anesthesia and palinesthesia during anesthesia and analepsia
Authors: X. Zhao, Y.W. Jin, H.B. Li, Z.G. Wang, H. Feng and C. Feng
When recovering from general anesthesia, upon removal of the endotracheal tube, patients may experience a high dynamic response in the circulatory system, along with choking and restlessness. This study was designed to study the effect of maintaining an intravenous infusion of remifentanil or propofol on the performance of gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.February.13.8
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- 10.4238/2014.February.13.8
Relationships between methods of variety adaptability and stability in sugarcane
Authors: T.O. Mendes de Paula, C.D. Marinho, V. Souza, M.H.P. Barbosa, L.A. Peternelli, C.A. Kimbeng and M.M. Zhou
The identification and recommendation of superior genotypes is crucial for the growth of industrial crops, and sugarcane breeding performs a vital role by developing more productive cultivars. The study of genotype x environment interaction has been an essential tool in this process. Thereby, the purpose of this study was to i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.9.7
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.9.7
Range-wide phylogeography and conservation genetics of a narrowly endemic stream salamander, Pachyhynobius shangchengensis (Caudata, Hynobiidae): implications for conservation
Authors: T. Pan, H. Wang, C.-C. Hu, W.-B. Shi, K. Zhao, X. Huang and B.-W. Zhang
The Shangcheng stout salamander (Pachyhynobius shangchengensis) is an endangered amphibian endemic to the Dabie Mountains, southeast China, and is currently threatened by habitat loss and illegal poaching. Here we used the mitochondrial DNA control region sequence (768 bp) to conduct a comprehensive investigation of genetic di.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.February.13.9
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- 10.4238/2014.February.13.9
Genetic diversity and structure of natural Dactylis glomerata L. populations revealed by morphological and microsatellite-based (SSR/ISSR) markers
Authors: P. Madesis1, E.M. Abraham2, A. Kalivas, Ã?Â?. Ganopoulos and A. Tsaftaris
Dactylis glomerata L. is an important forage species in the Mediterranean region, and in other regions with a similar climate. Genetic material from 3 locations in north, central, and south Greece was studied, using morphological traits, SSR, and ISSR molecular markers. Morphological analysis revealed differences among the geo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.9.8
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.9.8