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Polymorphisms of the cocaine-amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) gene and their association with reproductive traits in Chinese goats
Authors: P.Q. Wang, L.M. Deng, B.Y. Zhang, M.X. Chu and J.Z. Hou
Polymorphisms of the CART gene were investigated by PCR-single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis in 540 samples from 10 goat breeds. Ten novel single-nucleotide polymorphisms as well as three microsatellites were detected; a mutation, 77T→C, led to an amino acid change (Leu→Ser). Associations between polymorp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1091
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1091
Genome-wide association study on growth traits in Colombian creole breeds and crossbreeds with Zebu cattle
Authors: R. MartÃ?Ânez, Y. GÃ?³mez and J.F.M. Rocha
Whole genome selection represents an important tool for improving parameters related to the production of livestock. In order to build genomic selection indexes within a particular breed, it is important to identify polymorphisms that have the most significant association with a desired trait. A genome-wide marker association .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.25.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.25.5
Polymorphisms in the delta-like 2 homolog gene and their association with growth and meat-quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: N. Yang, L.S. Zan, Y.K. Li, J.B. Gao, X.H. Ma, C.Z. Fu, H. Wang and C. Adoligbe
The delta-like 2 homolog (DLK2) modulates adipogenesis, hematopoiesis, osteogenesis, and other cell-differentiation processes. In the present study, we detected potential polymorphisms in the DLK2 gene in 604 individuals of Qinchuan cattle by using PCR-RFLP and DNA-sequencing methods. Herein, we identified five novel single-nu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.March.24.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.24.20
Diallel analysis of corn for special use as corn grits: determining the main genetic effects for corn gritting ability
Authors: T.V. Conrado, C.A. Scapim, L.S. Bignotto, R.J.B. Pinto, I.L.J. Freitas, A.T. Amaral Jr. and A.C. Pinheiro
Corn grits are used for various purposes such as flakes, snacks, livestock feed, hominy, extruded products, beer, etc. The grit size proportion varies according to the hybrid, and thus, once the use of the grits is linked to the particle size, determining the genetic effects is essential to develop hybrids for any specific use.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.26.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.26.5
A novel polymorphism of the GDF10 gene and its association with body measurement traits in Chinese indigenous cattle
Authors: C. Adoligbe, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang and J.A. Ujjan
Body measurement traits are known to play numerous important roles in the assessment of productivity and economic value. They are influenced by several factors, among which genetic factors are predominant. The gene GDF10 is involved in skeletal morphogenesis and is associated with body measurement traits. It may be an importan.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr989
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr989
rDNA ITS sequences among morphotypes of Keratell cochlearis, Keratell quadrata and Brachionus forficula (Rotifera)
Authors: Y.L. Ge, Y.L. Xi, J. Ma and D.D. Xu
Morphological variation in rotifers is affected by environmental conditions, making it hard to identify some rotifer taxa. We examined the rDNA ITS sequences of 10 unspined (KCU1-KCU10) and 17 spined (KCS1-KCS17) Keratell cochlearis clones, 26 two-spined (KQT1-KQT26), 18 single-spined (KQS1-KQS18) and 9 unspined (KQU1-KQU9) K... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(1):
- 2012.March.22.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.March.22.7
Myostatin mRNA expression and its association with body weight and carcass traits in Yunnan Wuding chicken
Authors: L.X. Liu, T.F. Dou, Q.H. Li, H. Rong, H.Q. Tong, Z.Q. Xu, Y. Huang, D.H. Gu, X.B. Chen, C.R. Ge and J.J. Jia
Myostatin (MSTN) is expressed in the myotome and developing skeletal muscles, and acts to regulate the number of muscle fibers. Wuding chicken large body, developed muscle, high disease resistance, and tender, delicious meat, and are not selected for fast growth. Broiler chickens (Avian broiler) are selected for fast growth an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048967
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048967
Association analysis of IGF-I gene expression with growth and reproductive traits in Jinghai yellow chickens
Authors: M.A. Abdalhag, T. Li, L. Duan, T. Zhang, G. Zhang, J. Wang and Y. Wang
The insulin-like growth factor, IGF-I, plays an important role in the development of growth and reproductive traits. Single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis was used to detect and analyze polymorphisms and expression profiles of the IGF-I gene and its association with growth and reproductive traits of Jinghai yellow c.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049205
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049205
Association of polymorphisms in growth hormone and leptin candidate genes with live weight traits of Brahman cattle
Authors: N. HernÃ?¡ndez, J.C. MartÃ?Ânez-GonzÃ?¡lez, G.M. Parra-Bracamonte, A.M. Sifuentes-RincÃ?³n, N. LÃ?³pez-Villalobos, S.T. Morris, F. Briones-Encinia, E. Ortega-Rivas, V.I. Pacheco-Contreras and L.A. Meza-GarcÃ?Âa
Polymorphisms in candidate genes can produce significant and favorable changes in the phenotype, and therefore are useful for the identification of the best combination of favorable variantsfor marker-assisted selection. In the present study, an assessment to evaluate the effect of 11 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038449
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038449
Study of the correlation between GH gene polymorphism and growth traits in sheep
Authors: J.L. Jia, L.P. Zhang, J.P. Wu, Z.J. Ha and W.W. Li
The growth hormone gene plays an important role in the physiological function of an organism. The current study aimed to investigate the correlation between polymorphisms in the 5êÂ?Â? regulatory region, exon 4, and 3êÂ?Â? untranslated region (UTR) of the sheep GH gene and sheep growth traits. The DNA from 510 adult sheep wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.5.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.5.5