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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
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.12
Cloning and functional analysis of the chitinase gene promoter in peanut
Authors: X.L. Chen, R.T. Song, M.Y. Yu, J.M. Sui, J.S. Wang and L.X. Qiao
Chitinase is an important pathogenesis-related protein in plants, and it can accumulate when induced by salicylic acid (SA) or other elicitors. Here, we found that chitinase mRNA levels were 4.5-times greater when peanut seedlings were sprayed with 1.5 mM SA, as compared to water. The upstream promoter sequence of the chitinas.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.19.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.15
GSTT1, GSTM1, and GSTP1 polymorphisms as a prognostic factor in women with breast cancer
Authors: A.L. Oliveira, F.F. Oliveira Rodrigues, R.E. dos Santos, R.L. Rozenowicz and M. Barbosa de Melo
The glutathione S-transferase (GST) family comprises phase-II cellular detoxification enzymes that catalyze the conjugation of chemotherapy drugs to glutathione and act on the apoptotic pathway. The aim of this study was to determine whether polymorphisms of the GSTT1, GSTM1, and GSTP1 genes are associated with different rates.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.January.22.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.22.9
Comparative analysis of polygalacturonase in the fruit of strawberry cultivars
Authors: H.C. Zhou, G. Li, X. Zhao and L.J. Li
The role of polygalacturonase (PG) in the development, ripening, and softening of fruit from two strawberry cultivars with different flesh firmness and softening characteristics was compared. Changes in PG activity and gene expression during development, ripening and softening were measured. The PG genes from each cultivar wer.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.19.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.21
Genetic variability in local Brazilian horse lines using microsatellite markers
Authors: A.C.M. Silva, S.R. Paiva, M.S.M. Albuquerque, A.A. Egito, S.A. Santos, F.C. Lima, S.T. Castro, A.S. Mariante, P.S. Correa and C.M. McManus
Genetic variability at 11 microsatellite markers was analyzed in five naturalized/local Brazilian horse breeds or genetic groups. Blood samples were collected from 328 animals of the breeds Campeira (Santa Catarina State), Lavradeira (Roraima State), Pantaneira (Pantanal Mato-Grossense), Mangalarga Marchador (Minas Gerais Stat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.10.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.10.4
Association of CD226 polymorphisms with the susceptibility to type 1 diabetes in Chinese children
Authors: J.S. Xi, C.L. Nie, J. Wang, Y. Ma and A.H. Ma
Polymorphisms in the CD226 gene have been reported to be associated with autoimmune diseases. The aim of our study was to investigate the association between two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs763361 and rs727088) in the CD226 gene and the risk for developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Chinese Han children. This case-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.25.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.25.13
Sex differential marker FD for rapid sex identification of Litsea cubeba
Authors: Q. Wu, Y. Chen, Y. Wang and L. Lin
Litsea cubeba is an important economic tree in China. Sex identification of the species is required to reduce breeding costs. Molecular biology is an ideal method to achieve this aim because of the lack of morphological differences between male and female plants, especially at the seedling stage. Sequence-related amplified pol.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.21.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.21.1
Exploring laccase genes from plant pathogen genomes: a bioinformatic approach
Authors: B.Z. Feng1, P.Q. Li1, L. Fu2 and X.M. Yu2
To date, research on laccases has mostly been focused on plant and fungal laccases and their current use in biotechnological applications. In contrast, little is known about laccases from plant pathogens, although recent rapid progress in whole genome sequencing of an increasing number of organisms has facilitated their identification and ascertainment of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.21
Growth curves of carcass traits obtained by ultrasonography in three lines of Nellore cattle selected for body weight
Authors: C.C. Coutinho1, M.E.Z. Mercadante2, A.M. Jorge1, C.C.P. Paz2, L. El Faro2 and F.M. Monteiro2
The effect of selection for postweaning weight was evaluated within the growth curve parameters for both growth and carcass traits. Records of 2404 Nellore animals from three selection lines were analyzed: two selection lines for high postweaning weight, selection (NeS) and traditional (NeT); and a control line (NeC) in which animals were selected for pos.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.27
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.27
Heritability of predicted daily enteric methane emissions from growing Nellore cattle
Authors: T.L.P. Sobrinho1, M.E.Z. Mercadante2, R.C. Canesin2, J.N.S.G. Cyrillo2,L.G. Albuquerque1 and R.H. Branco2
The objective of this study was to estimate the heritability of predicted daily enteric methane emissions (PME) from growing Nellore cattle. Dry matter intake (DMI) records of 955 Nellore animals that were born between 2004 and 2013, which were obtained in a postweaning performance test lasting 83 ± 15 days, were used. The PME of each animal, obtai.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.33
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.33