Mitochondrial Dna
Phylogenetic relationships of the Hucul horse from Romania inferred from mitochondrial D-loop variation
Authors: S.E. Georgescu, M.A. Manea, A. Dudu and M. Costache
The existence of the Hucul horse on Romanian territory has been documented from the very distant past; today Hucul is a unique breed that is part of the FAO Program for the Preservation of Animal Genetic Resources. We compared Hucul with several primitive European and Asiatic breeds in order to elucidate the origin of these ho.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.31.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.31.7
Genetic evidence for panmixia of Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) populations in China
Authors: X.L. Gong, S.J. Ren, Z.K. Cui and L.J. Yue
The Japanese eel population has dramatically declined since the 1970s. In order to conserve this species, the background genetic structure affecting these populations should be well documented. Previous genetic studies of this species have produced seemingly conflicting results, ranging from no detectable heterogeneity to smal.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.31.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.31.3
Detection of polymorphisms of the mtDNA control region of Caretta caretta (Testudines: Cheloniidae) by PCR-SSCP
Authors: E.C. Reis R.M. Albano A.C.V. Bondioli L.S. Soares G. L�´bo-Hajdu
Marine turtles are increasingly being threatened worldwide by anthropogenic activities. Better understanding of their life cycle, behavior and population structure is imperative for the design of adequate conservation strategies. The mtDNA control region is a fast-evolving matrilineal marker that has been employed in the study.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr570
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr570
Population structure and demographic inferences concerning the endangered onychophoran species Epiperipatus acacioi (Onychophora: Peripatidae)
Authors: G.A. Lacorte, I.S. Oliveira and C.G. Fonseca
Epiperipatus acacioi (Onychophora: Peripatidae) is an endemic species of the Atlantic rainforest in southeastern Brazil, with a restricted known distribution, found only in two nearby areas (Tripuí and Itacolomi). Mitochondrial gene COI sequences of 93 specimens collected across the known range of E. acacioi were used t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.9.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.9.1
Molecular differentiation of species of the genus Zungaro (Siluriformes, Pimelodidae) from the Amazon and Paran�¡-Paraguay River basins in Brazil
Authors: T.A. Boni, A.A. Padial, S.M.A.P. Prioli, L.C. Lucio, T.C. Maniglia, T.S. Bignotto, R.S. Panarari-Antunes, R.A. Prioli and A.J. Prioli
Fish species of the Zungaro genus (Siluriformes, Pimelodidae) are amongst the largest migratory fish in Latin America and have considerable economic importance for commercial fishing in Brazil. However, natural populations of this large catfish are experiencing a severe decline. There are significant taxonomical inconsistencie.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.10.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.10.2
Characterization of mitochondrial genotypes in the foundation herd of the Canchim beef cattle breed
Authors: S.C. M�©o C.R. Ferreira M.R. Chiaratti F.V. Meirelles L.C.A. Regitano M.M. Alencar P.F. Barbosa
The Canchim (5/8 Charolais + 3/8 Zebu) beef cattle breed was developed at Southeast-Embrapa Cattle to take advantage of hybrid vigor and to combine the higher growth rate and beef quality of Charolais with tropical adaptations of Zebu. The development of three lineages (old, new, and crossbred) has increased its genetic basis... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr577
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr577
Application of 16S rRNA, cytochrome b and control region sequences for understanding the phylogenetic relationships in Oryx species
Authors: H.A. Khan, I.A. Arif, A.A. Al Homaidan and A.H. Al Farhan
The present study reports the application of mitochondrial markers for the molecular phylogeny of Oryx species, including the Arabian oryx (AO), scimitar-horned oryx (SHO) and plains oryx (PO), using the Addax as an outgroup. Sequences of three molecular markers, 16S rRNA, cytochrome b and a control region, for the above four taxa were aligned and the top.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr514
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr514
Mitochondrial DNA haplogroups and somatic mutations are associated with lung cancer in patients from Southwest China
Authors: Y. Fang, H.Y. Yang, Y.H. Shi, J.H. Cui, L.Y. Li, Y.C. Xu and J.L. Shao
Mitochondrial DNA mutations play crucial roles in the pathogenesis and progression of human malignancies. Therefore, to determine whether maternal background or mitochondrial DNA somatic mutations were essential cofactorsin the lung cancer of Chinese patients as well, the complete mitochondrial DNA displacement loop of the primary cancerous, matched para-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.12.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.12.6
Quantitative changes in mitochondrial DNA copy number in various tissues of pigs during growth
Authors: Y.M. Xie, L. Jin, X.J. Chen, M.N. He, Y. Wang, R. Liu, M.Z. Li and X.W. Li
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content is dependent on the energy requirements of tissues. To date, no comprehensive study has been conducted to examine mtDNA copy number variations in pigs. In the current study, quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to quantify the mtDNA copy number in 15 pig tissue types at 5 growth stages from embryo to adult.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.6.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.6.12
Sex-biased gene flow in African Americans but not in American Caucasians
Authors: Goncalves VF, Prosdocimi F, Santos LS, Ortega JM and Pena SDJ
We have previously shown evidence of strong sex-biased genetic blending in the founding and ongoing history of the Brazilian population, with the African and Amerindian contribution being highest from maternal lineages (as measured by mitochondrial DNA) and the European contribution foremost from paternal lineages (estimated f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(2):