Gene
Identification and association of polymorphisms in CAPN1 and CAPN3 candidate genes related to performance and meat quality traits in chickens
Authors: A.M. FelÃ?Âcio C. Boschiero J.C.C. Balieiro M.C. Ledur J.B.S. Ferraz T. Michelan Filho A.S.A.M.T. Moura L.L. Coutinho
Meat quality is an important feature for the poultry industry and is associated with consumer satisfaction. The calpain 1 (CAPN1) gene is related to the tenderness process of meat post- mortem, and the calpain 3 (CAPN3) gene plays an important role in myofibrillar organization and growth. The objective of the present study was to identify polymorphisms in.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.February.8.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.8.12
Analysis of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit II (COX2) gene in giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Authors: S.S. Ling, Y. Zhu, D. Lan, D.S. Li, H.Z. Pang, Y. Wang, D.Y. Li, R.P. Wei, H.M. Zhang, C.D. Wang and Y.D. Hu
The giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca (Ursidae), has a unique bamboo-based diet; however, this low-energy intake has been sufficient to maintain the metabolic processes of this species since the fourth ice age. As mitochondria are the main sites for energy metabolism in animals, the protein-coding genes involved in mitochond.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019158
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019158
Identification of resistance gene analogs in Korean wild apple germplasm collections
Authors: D.E. Baek C. Choi
Several plant disease resistance gene (R-gene) classes have been identified on the basis of specific conserved functional domains. Cloning of disease-resistance apple genes would be useful for breeding programs and for studying resistance mechanisms. We used a PCR approach with degenerate primers designed from conserved NBS-LRR (nucleotide binding site-le.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2013.January.30.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.30.2
Dynamics of 45S rDNA sites in the cell cycle: fragile sites and chromosomal stability in Lolium and Festuca
Authors: L.C. Rocha, G.A. Silva, F.O. Bustamante, R.A.D. Silveira,A. Mittlemann and V.H. Techio
Analyses carried out with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in C-metaphases of the Lolium-Festuca complex have shown the occurrence of spontaneous fragile sites (FSs) in 45S rDNA regions. FSs are expressed as gaps but they do not result in breaks or chromosomal fragments in these species. These gaps have high DNA conde.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019156
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019156
Next-generation sequencing analysis of the ARMS2 gene in Turkish exudative age-related macular degeneration patients
Authors: H. Bardak, M. Gunay, Y. Ercalik, Y. Bardak, H. Ozbas and O. Bagci
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries. It is a complex disease with both genetic and environmental risk factors. To improve clinical management of this condition, it is important to develop risk assessment and prevention strategies for environmental influences, and esta.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019135
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019135
Effects of feeding conditions on gene expression in chicken breast muscle
Authors: G.L. Gao, C. Wang, X.Z. Zhao, H.W. Wang, Q. Li, J. Li, K.S. Zhang, H. Zhong and Q.G. Wang
Chicken meat quality is becoming increasingly important among breeders and consumers. To understand the effect of feeding conditions on chicken meat quality, we investigated the profiles of genes expressed in chicken breast muscle. Using RNA sequencing, we identified 336, 321, and 387 differentially expressed genes among Cheng.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019119
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019119
Genetic diversity of Casearia sylvestris populations in remnants of the Atlantic Forest
Authors: F.L. Araujo, M.V.B.M. Siqueira, C. Grando, J.P.G. Viana, J.B. Pinheiro, A. Alves-Pereira, J.B. Campos, P.H.S. Brancalion and M.I. Zucchi
Guaçatonga (Casearia sylvestris) is a native plant of the Atlantic Forest, with high medicinal potential and relevance for reforestation programs. The aim of this study was to characterize, with microsatellite markers, two populations of C. sylvestris from remaining areas of the Atlantic Forest in the State of Sã.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019105
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019105
Potential use of molecular markers for prediction of genotypic values in hybrid maize performance
Authors: M. Balestre, R.G. Von Pinho, J.C. Souza and R.L. Oliveira
We evaluated the potential of genetic distances estimated by microsatellite markers for the prediction of the performance of single-cross maize hybrids. We also examined the potential of molecular markers for the prediction of genotypic values and the applicability of the Monte Carlo method for a correlation of genetic distanc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(4):
- vol8-4gmr644
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-4gmr644
Genetic diversity of Cajazeira (Spondias mombin L.) in three geographic regions
Authors: B.M. Silva, A.A.B. Rossi, A.V. Tiago, K.F.M. Schmitt, J.F.E. Dardengo and S.A.M. Souza
Cajazeira (Spondias mombin L.), of the family Anacardiaceae, is a species of fruit tree found in the Amazon region with fruits that have excellent prospects for commercial use. We aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity within and among natural populations of S. mombin, with natural occurrence in northern Mato Grosso State, by.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16018946
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16018946
Identification of polymorphisms and transcriptional activity of the proto-oncogene KIT located on both autosomal and B chromosomes of the Chinese raccoon dog
Authors: Y.M. Li1, Y. Zhang1, W.J. Zhu1, S.Q. Yan1 and J.H. Sun2
B chromosomes are dispensable and co-exist with autosomal and sex chromosomes. The karyotype of the Chinese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides procyonoides) comprises 0-4 B chromosomes. The proto-oncogene KIT is found on all B chromosomes of the Chinese raccoon dog. In the present study, partial DNA and mRNA sequences of KIT were amplified and sequence.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017398
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017398