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Medical Genetics   Research Article

Detection of CK19, LUNX, and KS1/4 mRNA expression in the peripheral blood for diagnosis of micrometastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and their clinical implications

Authors: L. Yan, Y. Yao, L.H. Wang, M.L. Wang and X.H. Fu

The expression of CK19, LUNX, and KS1/4 mRNA biomarkers was detected in the peripheral blood of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients to investigate the feasibility of indicating lung cancer micrometastases. Micrometastases were identified in the peripheral blood of 32 NSCLC patients, 15 benign pulmonar.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.November.24.17
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10.4238/2015.November.24.17
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Differential expression of microRNAs may regulate pollen development in Brassica oleracea

Authors: J.H. Song, J. Yang*, F. Pan and B. Jin

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of non-coding endogenous negative regulators that regulate gene expression at both the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. However, little is known about the expression characteristics of miRNAs during pollen development in Brassica oleracea. In this study, five known and th.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.November.24.10
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10.4238/2015.November.24.10
Bioinformatics   Research Article

Effects of lipopolysaccharide on the stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase mRNA level in bovine primary hepatic cells

Authors: Q.D. Jiang, H.P. Li, F.J. Liu, X.J. Wang, Y.J. Guo, L.F. Wang, W.F. Lu, H.J. Li, X.P. Li and Y.Y. Wang

This study aimed to compare the effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase (SCD) gene expression in mouse primary hepatic cells. To obtain sufficient total RNA, primary hepatic cells were plated on 6-cm diameter-type collagen 1-coated dishes (1 x 106 cells per dish). The test was divided into 6 group.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
2014.January.24.12
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10.4238/2014.January.24.12
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic variability among the chloroplast genomes of sugarcane (Saccharum spp) and its wild progenitor species Saccharum spontaneum L.

Authors: J.-R. Zhu, H. Zhou, Y.-B. Pan and X. Lu

A striking characteristic of modern sugarcane is that all sugarcane cultivars (Saccharum spp) share a common cytoplasm from S. officinarum. To explore the potential value of S. spontaneum cytoplasm, new Saccharum hybrids with an S. spontaneum cytoplasm were developed at the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
2014.January.24.3
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10.4238/2014.January.24.3
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Characterization of ESTs from black locust for gene discovery and marker development

Authors: J.X. Wang, C. Lu, C.Q. Yuan, B.B. Cui, Q.D. Qiu, P. Sun, R.Y. Hu, D.C. Wu, Y.H. Sun and Y. Li

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is an ecologically and economically important species. However, it has relatively underdeveloped genomic resources, and this limits gene discovery and marker-assisted selective breeding. In the present study, we obtained large-scale transcriptome data using a next-generation sequencing pl.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.October.19.12
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10.4238/2015.October.19.12
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Isolation and expression analysis of four HD-ZIP III family genes targeted by microRNA166 in peach

Authors: C.H. Zhang, B.B. Zhang, R.J. Ma, M.L. Yu, S.L. Guo and L. Guo

MicroRNA166 (miR166) is known to have highly conserved targets that encode proteins of the class III homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-ZIP III) family, in a broad range of plant species. To further understand the relationship between HD-ZIP III genes and miR166, four HD-ZIP III family genes (PpHB14, PpHB15, PpHB8, and PpREV) were isolated from peach (Prunus .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.October.29.37
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10.4238/2015.October.29.37
Human Genetics   Research Article

Identification of conserved microRNAs in peripheral blood from giant panda: expression of mammary gland-related microRNAs during late pregnancy and early lactation

Authors: C.D. Wang1,2*, K. Long1*, L. Jin1, S. Huang2, D.H. Li2, X.P. Ma3, M. Wei2, Y. Gu4, J.D. Ma1 and H. Zhang1,2

The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is one of the world’s most endangered mammals, and it has evolved several unusual biological and behavioral traits. During puberty, pregnancy, lactation, and involution, the mammary gland undergoes profound morphological and functional changes. A large number of microRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified to be i.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.November.13.5
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10.4238/2015.November.13.5
Human Genetics   Research Article

Eosinophil cationic protein mRNA expression in children with bronchial asthma

Authors: H.Y. Yu1, X.Y. Li2, Z.F. Cai1, L. Li3, X.Z. Shi4, H.X. Song5 and X.J. Liu1

Studies have shown that eosinophils are closely related to pathogenesis of bronchial asthma. Eosinophils release eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), which plays an important role in infection and allergic reactions. Serum ECP mRNA expression in children with bronchial asthma has not been adequately investigated. We analyzed serum ECP mRNA expression in 63 .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.November.13.11
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10.4238/2015.November.13.11
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Molecular characterization, expression, polymorphism of NR5A2 and its relationship with litter size in Hu sheep

Authors: Y.X. Li, J. Zhang, Y. Qian, C.H. Meng, H.L. Wang, X.J. Tao, S. Zhong, S.X. Cao and Q.F. Li

NR5A2 has been implicated in processes as diverse as steroidogenesis, cellular proliferation, ovarian follicular development, ovulation, and fertility in mammals. However, data about the relationship between NR5A2 and prolificacy in mammals are lacking. In the present study, we identified and characterized NR5A2 of Hu sheep, a.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.October.19.20
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10.4238/2015.October.19.20
Human Genetics   Research Article

Real-time PCR evaluation of cell-free DNA subjected to various storage and shipping conditions

Authors: Q. Wang, Y. Cai, P. Brady and J.R. Vermeesch

In this study, we attempted to explore the factors affecting the yield of cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) obtained from maternal blood samples, including the use of different types of collection tubes, the interval between sample processing, and sample shipping under extreme weather conditions. Blood samples were drawn into K3EDT.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
2015.October.19.23
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10.4238/2015.October.19.23