Authors: K.S. Napole�£o, C.A. Mello-Patiu, J. Oliveira-Costa, D.M. Takiya,R. Silva and R.S. Moura-Neto
Sarcophagidae, or flesh flies, are of great importance in forensic entomology, but their effective application requires precise taxonomic identification, which relies almost exclusively on characteristics of the male genitalia. Given that female flies and larvae are most abundant in animal carcasses or on corpses, precise morp.. Read More»
Authors: M.F. Magosso, P.C. Carvalho, B.U.C. Shneider, L.R. Pessatto,J.R. Pesarini, P.V.B. Silva, W.A. Correa, C.A.L. Kassuya, R.M. Muzzi and R.J. Oliveira
Acrocomia aculeata is a plant rich in antioxidant compounds. Studies suggest that this plant has anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and diuretic potential. We assessed the antigenotoxic, antimutagenic, immunomodulation, and apoptotic potentials of A. aculeata alone and in combination with an antitumor agent, cyclophosphamide. Sw.. Read More»
Authors: X. Deng, P. Liu, Y. Zhao and Q. Wang
Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cellular adhesion molecule 6 (CEACAM6) is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and has been recently reported to affect the neoplastic, metastatic, and invasive ability of malignant cells by regulating intracellular signaling pathways during tumorigenesis and progression. We investigated .. Read More»
Authors: G.F. Silva, R.D.V. Paix�£o, C.B. Queiroz, M.F. Santana, A. Souza, N.R. Sousa, R.E. Hanada and L. Gasparotto
The Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC) marker was used to analyze the genetic variability of Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the causative agent of Black Sigatoka disease in banana plants. A total of 123 isolates were used, which were divided into populations based on their original hosts and collection .. Read More»
Authors: R.X. Sun, C.H. Zhang, Y.Q. Zheng, Y.C. Zong, X.D. Yu and P. Huang
Thirty-four Styphnolobium japonicum varieties were analyzed using sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers, to investigate genetic variation and test the effectiveness of SRAP markers in DNA fingerprint establishment. Twelve primer pairs were selected from 120 primer combinations for their reproducibility and hig.. Read More»
Authors: M. Miao, C.Q. Zhao, X.L. Wang and Z.Y. Shan
To evaluate the genotype-phenotype relationship of Gitelman syndrome in Chinese patients. We selected patients with Gitelman syndrome presenting hypokalemia. Medical history, clinical manifestations, laboratory test results, and imaging data of these patients were collected for analysis. Target gene sequencing was performed to.. Read More»
Authors: S.Q. Yan, C.Y. Bai, S.M. Qi, M.L. Li, S. Si, Y.M. Li and J.H. Sun
The Chinese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides procyonoides) is one of the most important fur-bearing animal species. The dominant white individual, a coat color variant in farmed Chinese raccoon dog, shows a completely white phenotype over the entire body. The KIT and EDNRB genes have been reported to be associated with the dominant white coat color i.. Read More»
Authors: F.B. Chen, H.F. Liu, Q.L. Yao and P. Fang
To explore the phylogenetic relationship, genome donor, and evolutionary history of the polyploid mustard (Brassica juncea) from China, eighty-one sequences of the chalcone synthase gene (Chs) were analyzed in 43 individuals, including 34 B. juncea, 2 B. rapa, 1 B. nigra, 2 B. oleracea, 1 B. napus, 1 B. carinata, and 2 Raphanu.. Read More»
Authors: X.Y. Liang, X.Q. Zhang, S.Q. Bai, L.K. Huang, X.M. Luo, Y. Ji and L.F. Jiang
Chicory is a crop with economically important roles and is cultivated worldwide. The genetic diversity and relationship of 80 accessions of chicories and endives were evaluated by sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers to provide a theoretical basis for future breeding programs in China. The polymorphic rate wa.. Read More»
Authors: X.H. Li, C.Z. Yang and J. Wang
The purpose of this study was to screen the key genes and pathways of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and lay the foundation for its diagnosis and therapy. Microarray data of normal subjects and RCC patients at different stages of disease were used to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Based on the DEGs in the four disea.. Read More»