Gene
Relationship between zinc finger protein 36 (ZFP36) gene polymorphisms and obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Y. Zhang, N.-F. Li, S. Abulikemu, D.-L. Zhang, Y.-C. Wang, J.-Q. Kong, G.-L. Nuer, Z.-T. Yan, H.-J. Li, J.-H. Zhang and X.-Y. Zhang
Recent data have indicated that inflammation may have an important correlation with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies have indicated a relationship between OSA and TNF-α gene polymorphisms. Zinc finger protein 36 (ZFP36) regulates TNF-α mRNAs. However, ZFP36 gene polymorphisms have not been investigated in OSA. Therefore, we conducted the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.17
Multi-objective optimization in systematic conservation planning and the representation of genetic variability among populations
Authors: S. Schlottfeldt, M.E.M.T. Walter, A.C.P. L.F. Carvalho, T.N. Soares, M.P.C. Telles, R.D. Loyola and J.A.F. Diniz-Filho
Biodiversity crises have led scientists to develop strategies for achieving conservation goals. The underlying principle of these strategies lies in systematic conservation planning (SCP), in which there are at least 2 conflicting objectives, making it a good candidate for multi-objective optimization. Although SCP is typically applied at the species leve.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.18
Differential gene expression in pre-laying and laying period ovaries of Sichuan White geese (Anser cygnoides)
Authors: N. Ding, Q. Han, X.Z. Zhao, Q. Li, J. Li, H.F. Zhang, G.L. Gao,Y. Luo, Y.H. Xie, J. Su and Q.G. Wang
Geese are an economically important poultry species worldwide. Their superior meat production performance and meat quality make them a popular food. However, they are not bred worldwide because their poor laying capacity increases farming costs. To gain a global view of the genes that are differentially expressed between prelaying (P) and laying (L) perio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.20
Identification of smut-responsive genes in sugarcane using cDNA-SRAP
Authors: N. Huang, Y.Y. Zhang, X.H. Xiao, L. Huang, Q.B. Wu, Y.X. Que and L.P. Xu
Sugarcane smut, caused by the fungus Sporisorium scitamineum, is one of the main diseases that affect sugarcane worldwide. In the present study, the cDNA-SRAP technique was used to identify genes that are likely to be involved in the response of sugarcane to S. scitamineum infection. In total, 21 bands with significant differential expression during cDNA-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.23
Novel splice variants of the bovine PCK1 gene
Authors: Z.B. Zhang, W. Zhang, R.L. Li, J.B. Li, J.F. Zhong, Z.S. Zhao and J.M. Huang
Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 1 (PCK1), also named PEPCK-C, is a multiple-function gene that is involved in gluconeogenesis, glyceroneogenesis, reproduction, female fertility, and development of obesity and diabetes. How its many functions are regulated was largely unknown. Therefore, we investigated mRNA expression and possible splice variants of PCK.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.September.27.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.September.27.4
Cloning and expression of an APETALA1-like gene from Nelumbo nucifera
Authors: D.Z. Kong, X.Y. Shen, B. Guo, J.X. Dong, Y.H. Li and Y.P. Liu
The objective of this study was to clone the full-length cDNA of the APETALA1 (AP1) gene from lotus and analyze its sequence and expression pattern. The full-length cDNA sequence of the NnAP1 gene was amplified from the petals of Nelumbo nucifera ‘Hongxia’ using RT-PCR and rapid amplification of cDNA ends. Bioinformatic methods were used to an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.24
Association between interleukin gene polymorphisms and risk of recurrent oral ulceration
Authors: C. Jing and J.-Q. Zhang
We conducted a case-control study to investigate the association between the functional IL-1β+3954 (C/T), IL-6-174 (G/C), IL-10-1082 (G/A), and IL-10-819C/T genetic polymorphisms and risk of recurrent oral ulceration (ROU) in a Chinese population. Polymorphisms of IL-1β+3954C/T, IL-6-174G/C, IL-10-1082A/G and IL-10-819C/T were assessed by polyme.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.26
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.26
Development and characterization of novel microsatellite markers for Ginkgo biloba using 454 pyrosequencing
Authors: Q. Zhou, X.X. Wang, M. Xu, F.L. Cao, F.X. Yu and L.A. Xu
As a “living fossil” that is used to understand the evolutionary history of seed plants, Ginkgo biloba is a well-known multipurpose tree with edible seeds, medicinal properties, and ornamental value, but little is known about its genetic diversity. Microsatellite, or simple sequence repeat (SSR), markers have prove.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017385
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017385
Genetic analysis of water-deficit response traits in maize
Authors: M. Ahmad, M. Saleem, M. Ahsan and A. Ahmad
A set of sixty inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L.) were screened in the greenhouse at the seedling stage under both normal and water-deficit conditions. Six water deficit-tolerant inbred lines were selected based on root to shoot ratios. These selected lines were crossed in a diallel pattern. The parental, F1, and reciprocal c.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017459
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017459
Association between the MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism and essential hypertension in South West Cameroon
Authors: S.M. Ghogomu, N.E. Ngolle, R.N. Mouliom and B.F. Asa
The association of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T gene polymorphism and essential hypertension has been reported but with controversial results in diverse populations in Asia and Europe, thereby suggesting a dependency on ethnicity. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the MTHFR C677T polymorphism and ess.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017462
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017462