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Functional screening for cellulolytic activity in a metagenomic fosmid library of microorganisms associated with coral
Authors: F.M.O. Sousa, S.R. Moura, C.A. Quinto, J.C.T. Dias, C.P. Pirovani and R.P. Rezende
Cellulases are enzymes that degrade cellulosic materials. Cellulose is the most abundant renewable carbon resource on Earth, and cellulases are used in various industrial sectors. Although cellulases are obtained from a variety of sources, this is the first description of cellulolytic activity isolated from a coral metagenomic.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048770
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048770
Expected coalescence times and segregating sites in a model of glacial cycles
Authors: F.F. Jesus, J.F. Wilkins, V.N. Solferini and J. Wakeley
The climatic fluctuations of the Quaternary have influenced the distribution of numerous plant and animal species. Several species suffer population reduction and fragmentation, becoming restricted to refugia during glacial periods and expanding again during interglacials. The reduction in population size may reduce the effect.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Selection of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes using a genotype plus genotype x environment interaction biplot
Authors: A.M. Corr�ªa, P.E. Teodoro, M.C. Gon�§alves, A. Santos and F.E. Torres
Recently, the genotype plus genotype x environment interaction (GGE) biplot methodology has been used to investigate genotype x environment interactions in several crop species, but has not been applied to the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) crop in Brazil. The aim of this study was to identify common bean genotypes that exhibit high grain yield and s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038427
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038427
Genetic trend for milk yield in Guzerat herds participating in progeny testing and MOET nucleus schemes
Authors: M.G.C.D. Peixoto, R.S. Verneque, R.L. Teodoro, V.M. Penna and M.L.Martinez
Genetic trends for 305-day milk yield (P305) in Brazilian Guzerat herds under selection were compared. Data from 4898 lactations of 3179 purebred and crossbred cows from various regions of Brazil were used. Milk yield was adjusted for mature age and the contemporary groups were defined as herd and calving year. Genetic paramet.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Estimation of genetic diversity in a natural population of cambui tree (Myrciaria tenella O. Berg) using ISSR markers
Authors: J.G.S. Santana, A.L.S. Nascimento, T.S. Costa, T.M.B. de Almeida, A.R.C. Rabbani and A.V.C. Silva
Cambui (Myrciaria tenella O. Berg) is a native species from Brazil, which belongs to the family Myrtaceae. Molecular characterization is one of the most used tools for the study of the biotechnological potential of species because the diversity level between individuals can be inferred. Analysis of genetic diversity is fundame.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048819
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048819
Association between G-217A polymorphism in the AGT gene and essential hypertension: a meta-analysis
Authors: R. Yao, Y.Y. Du, Y.Z. Zhang, Q.H. Chen, L.S. Zhao and L. Li
Numerous studies have evaluated the association between the angiotensinogen ( AGT ) G-217A gene polymorphism and essential hypertension risk. However, the results have been inconsistent. We examined whether the AGT G-217A gene polymorphism confers essential hypertension risk by conducting a meta-analysis. We conducted a literature sea.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.25.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.25.4
Characterization of the male-specific lethal 3 gene in the oriental river prawn, Macrobrachium nipponense
Authors: Y.P. Zhang, S.M. Sun, H.T. Fu, X.P. Ge, H. Qiao, W.Y. Zhang, Y.W. Xiong, S.F. Jiang, Y.S. Gong and S.B. Jin
In this study, male-specific lethal 3 homolog (Mnmsl3) was cloned and characterized from the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium nipponense (Crustacea: Decapoda: Palaemonidae) by rapid amplification of cDNA ends. The deduced amino acid sequences of Mnmsl3 showed high-sequence homology to the insect Msl3 and contained a conserved chromatin organization modifier.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.10.21
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.10.21
First report of major histocompatibility complex class II loci from the Amazon pink river dolphin (genus Inia)
Authors: M. MartÃ?Ânez-AgÃ?¼ero, S. Flores-RamÃ?Ârez and M. Ruiz-GarcÃ?Âa
We report the first major histocompatibility complex (MHC) DQB1 sequences for the two species of pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis and Inia boliviensis) inhabiting the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. These sequences were found to be polymorphic within the Inia genus and showed shared homology with cetacean DQB- 1 sequence.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Evaluation of HPFH and �´�²-thalassemia mutations in a Brazilian group with high Hb F levels
Authors: G.C.S. Carrocini, L.S. Ondei, P.J.A. Zamaro and C.R. Bonini-Domingos
Fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) is characteristic of the fetal development period. However, in some genetic conditions, such as hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH) and delta-beta thalassemia (δβ-thalassemia), Hb F continues to be produced in adulthood. We evaluated the frequency of two mutations of HPFH, HPFH-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.21.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.21.3
Testing the utility of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 sequences for phylogenetic estimates of relationships between crane (Grus) species
Authors: D.B. Yu, R. Chen, H.A. Kaleri, B.C. Jiang, H.X. Xu and W.-X. Du
Morphology and biogeography are widely used in animal taxonomy. Recent study has suggested that a DNA-based identification system, using a 648-bp portion of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (CO1), also known as the barcoding gene, can aid in the resolution of inferences concerning phylogenetic relationships .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.21.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.21.7