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Polymorphisms of the Osteocrin gene and its association with meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: Y.F. Huangfu, L.S. Zan, C. Adoligbe, H.B. Wang, H. Wang and J.B. Gao
Here, we detected 2 SNPs, A85C and T335C, that were located on the 3rd exon and the 3 untranslated regions of the bovine Osteocrin gene, respectively, using 413 Qinchuan cattle DNA samples. PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing methods were specifically used. Three genotypes (AA, AC, and CC) were found at A85C; yet, only 2 genotypes (TC and CC) were found at T335C... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.21
Association between a single nucleotide polymorphism in the bovine chemerin gene and carcass traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: W.Q. Tian, H.C. Wang, F.B. Song, L.S. Zan, H. Wang, H.B. Wang, Y.P. Xin and J.A. Ujan
Qinchuan is a red or yellow draft and beef breed in China. In order to identify a predictor of carcass traits on the basis of associations between carcass traits and gene polymorphism, variation in the bovine chemerin gene was investigated using PCR-single-strand conformational polymorphism and DNA sequencing. An SNP of A868G .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.17.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.17.1
Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 gene (STAT3) associated with body measurement and carcass quality traits in beef cattle
Authors: N. Song, L.S. Gui, H.C. Xu, S. Wu and L.S. Zan
Previous studies have shown that the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 gene (STAT3) is involved in lipid storage and energy metabolism, suggesting that STAT3 is a potential candidate gene that affects body measurement and carcass quality traits in animals. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify polymorphisms in bovine STAT3 and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.18
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.18
A novel genetic variant of the goat Six6 gene and its association with production traits in Chinese goat breeds
Authors: C.Y. Pan, X.Y. Lan, H.Y. Zhao, S.R. Hu, Y.T. Huai, C.Z. Lei and H. Chen
We looked for novel genetic variations within the Six6 gene by PCR-SSCP, DNA sequencing and forced RFLP-PCR and estimated their associations with production traits in 2132 goats of eight indigenous Chinese breeds. A novel single nucleotide polymorphism (NM_001104993.1: g.232T>C) within the goat Six6 gene was identified. The.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.22.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.22.9
Phenotypic and genetic parameters compared during repeated measures of longissimus muscle area and subcutaneous fat thickness in Nelore cattle
Authors: T.R. Pinheiro, M.E.Z. Mercadante, L.G. Albuquerque, J.N.S.G. Cyrillo and R.H. Branco
Real-time ultrasound is currently used for in vivo carcass evaluation of beef cattle. We estimated heritability and repeatability coefficients for ultrasound-measured carcass traits in Nelore cattle. We measured longissimus muscle area, backfat thickness, and rump fat thickness in male and female animals ranging in age from 10.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.29.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.29.5
Assessment of genetic diversity and variation of Robinia pseudoacacia seeds induced by short-term spaceflight based on two molecular marker systems and morphological traits
Authors: C.Q. Yuan Y.F. Li P. Sun Y.H. Sun G.J. Zhang M.S. Yang Y.Y. Zhang Y. Li L. Wang
The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a forest legume that is highly valued as a honey plant and for its wood. We explored the effect of short-term spaceflight on development of R. pseudoacacia seedlings derived from seeds that endured a 15-day flight; the genetic diversity and variation of plants sampled from space-mutagenized seeds were compared to pl.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.December.17.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.December.17.2
Association study between single nucleotide polymorphisms in leptin and growth traits in Cyprinus carpio var. Jian
Authors: Y. Tang, H. Li, J. Li, F. Yu and J. Yu
Leptin is a hormone that affects the regulation of body weight, energy expenditure, fat metabolism, food intake, and appetite. In this study, we cloned the jlLEP-A1 and jlLEP-A2 genes in Jian carp (Cyprinus carpio var. Jian) and performed an association analysis between identified polymorphisms and growth traits. Three polymorphisms in exons of jlLEP-A1 (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037635
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037635
Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ASB15 gene and their associations with chicken growth and carcass traits
Authors: Y.C. Wang, R.R. Jiang, X.T. Kang, Z.J. Li, R.L. Han, J. Geng,J.X. Fu, J.F. Wang and J.P. Wu
ASB15 is a member of the ankyrin repeat and suppressor of cytokine signaling box family, and is predominantly expressed in skeletal muscle. In the present study, an F2 resource population of Gushi chickens crossed with Anka broilers was used to investigate the genetic effects of the chicken ASB15 gene. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs3157592.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.25.5
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.25.5
Confined housing system increased abdominal and subcutaneous fat deposition and gene expressions of carbohydrate response element-binding protein and sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 in chicken
Authors: Q. Li, X.L. Zhao, E.R. Gilbert, Y.P. Liu, Y. Wang, M.H. Qiu and Q. Zhu
Free-range production system is increasingly being used in poultry breeding and feed production in many countries. The objective of the current experiment was to evaluate the effects of different raising systems on fat-related traits and mRNA levels of liver lipogenesis genes in Erlang Mountainous chicken. Each of 10 birds (91 day old) from caged, indoor-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.February.6.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.February.6.24
Genetic analysis of fleece and post-weaning body weight traits in Makuie sheep
Authors: S. Jafari and A. Hashemi
Estimation of genetic parameters is the most important component of an organized selection program. With respect to economic traits, such as wool and mutton traits, production costs can be reduced through a suitable selection program focused on genetic improvement. This study aimed to evaluate genetic parameters of fleece and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.20.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.20.9