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Transcriptional co-activator PGC-1�± gene is associated with chicken skeletal muscle fiber types..
Authors: J.T. Shu, W.J. Xu, M. Zhang, W.T. Song, Y.J. Shan, C. Song, W.Q. Zhu, X.Y. Zhang and H.F. Li
The peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) is a candidate gene for meat quality traits because of its prominent role in muscle fiber type switching and determination. We investigated the effects of the PGC-1α gene on chicken skeletal muscle fiber type switching and on othe.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.14.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.14.19
Glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms influence chemotherapy response and treatment outcome in breast cancer
Authors: J. Wang, T. Wang, G.-Y. Yin, L. Yang, Z.-G. Wang and X.-B. Bu
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of GSTM1 null/present, GSTT1 null/present, and GSTP1 IIe105Val polymorphisms in the clinical response to chemotherapy and treatment outcome of patients with breast cancer. A total of 262 subjects were randomly selected from among patients with a histologically confirmed breast cancer. The genotypes of GSTM1, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.6
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.6
Allelic variability in the third intron of the fibroin light chain gene in Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)
Authors: J.F. Barbosa J.P. Bravo D.B. Zanatta J.L.C. Silva M.A. Fernandez
Conformation-sensitive gel electrophoresis is a useful method for identifying allele polymorphism; it provides co-dominant molecular markers. Using this method, we identified genetic variability in the third intron of the fibroin light chain gene, fib-L, in six Bombyx mori strains. Only Chinese C21A strain did not demonstrate .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr543
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr543
Growth and viability of Liaoning Cashmere goat hair follicles during the annual hair follicle cycle
Authors: Q.L. Zhang, J.P. Li, Y. Chen, Q. Chang, Y.M. Li, J.Y. Yao, H.Z. Jiang, Z.H. Zhao and D. Guo
Here, we studied hair follicle development of Liaoning Cashmere goats. Every month for 1 year, skin samples were collected from five 1.5-year-old female goats, and made into paraffin sections. A number of parameters were measured of primary and secondary hair follicles via microscopic observation including follicle depth, hair.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.16.2
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.16.2
Identification of highly expressed host microRNAs that respond to white spot syndrome virus infection in the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei (Penaeidae)
Authors: D.G. Zeng, X.L. Chen, D.X. Xie, Y.Z. Zhao, Q. Yang, H. Wang, Y.M. Li and X.H. Chen
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known to play an important role in regulating both adaptive and innate immunity. Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is the most widely farmed crustacean species in the world. However, little is known about the role miRNAs play in shrimp immunity. To understand the impact of viral infection on miRNA expression in shrimp, we .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.14
Gender identification of five genera of stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini) based on wing morphology
Authors: T.M. Francoy R.A.O. Silva P. Nunes-Silva C. Menezes V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca
Currently, the identification of pollinators is a critical necessity of conservation programs. After it was found that features extracted from patterns of wing venation are sufficient to discriminate among insect species, various studies have focused on this structure. We examined wing venation patterns of males and workers of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr557
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr557
Relationship between carotid artery atherosclerosis and sulfatide in hypertensive patients
Authors: G. Li, R. Hu, J. Gu and H.-Z. Wu
Hypertension is a major traditional risk factor for atherosclerosis, and carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) is considered to be an important marker of atherosclerosis. Sulfatides have been shown to play a role in atherogenesis and vascular inflammation, resulting in atherosclerosis. This study aimed to assess the association between serum sulfati.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.16
Reference genes for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction studies in soybean plants under hypoxic conditions
Authors: T.J. Nakayama, F.A. Rodrigues, N. Neumaier, F.C. Marcelino-GuimarĂ?£es, J.R.B. Farias, M.C.N. de Oliveira, A. BorĂ?©m, A.C.B. de Oliveira, B.M. Emygdio and A.L. Nepomuceno
Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is a powerful tool used to measure gene expression. However, because of its high sensitivity, the method is strongly influenced by the quality and concentration of the template cDNA and by the amplification efficiency. Relative quantifi cation is an effective strategy .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.13.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.13.4
Expressed sequenced tags profiling of resistant and susceptible Gyr x Holstein cattle infested with the tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus
Authors: C.S. Nascimento, M.A. Machado, S.E.F. GuimarĂ?£es, M.F. Martins, J.O. Peixoto, J. Furlong, M.C.A. Prata, R.S. Verneque, R.L. Teodoro and P.S. Lopes
Tick resistance in cattle is mainly found in zebu (Bos indicus) animals, although it is also present in some taurine (B. taurus) breeds. In order to characterize functional genes involved in tick resistance/susceptibility in cattle, two cDNA libraries were generated using skin tissues of selected Holstein x Gyr animals. A tota.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.8.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.8.3
Implications of the progeny x environment interaction in selection index involving characteristics of the common bean
Authors: L.K. Lima M.A.P. Ramalho A.F.B. Abreu
Breeders normally select simultaneously for several traits in various environments. We investigated the effects of the progeny x environment interaction on success in selection for several traits. The population used was obtained from a cross between the CVIII-85-11 line, which has a semi-erect to prostrate plant architecture and a cream with brown streak.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.19.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.19.5