Animal Genetics
Detecting multiple DNA human profile from a mosquito blood meal
Authors: K.C.N. Rab�ªlo, C.M.R. Albuquerque, V.B. Tavares, S.M. Santos, C.A. Souza, T.C. Oliveira, R.R. Moura, L.A.C. Brand�£o and S. Crovella
Criminal traces commonly found at crime scenes may present mixtures from two or more individuals. The scene of the crime is important for the collection of various types of traces in order to find the perpetrator of the crime. Thus, we propose that hematophagous mosquitoes found at crime scenes can be used to perform genetic testing of human blood and aid.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037547
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037547
Genetic characterization of European-Zebu composite bovine using RFLP markers
Authors: Erica Perez Marson, JosÃ?© Bento Sterman Ferraz, FlÃ?¡vio Vieira Meirelles, JÃ?ºlio CÃ?©sar de Carvalho Balieiro, Joanir Pereira Eler, LuÃ?Âs Gustavo Girardi Figueiredo and Gerson Barreto MourÃ?£o
A population of 370 European-Zebu composite beef heifers, consisting of six different breed compositions (A-F), were characterized genetically, using RFLP markers of luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR) and follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) genes. Our objectives were to genetically characterize this population and to .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 4(3):
Temporal and spatial expression of Smads and their correlation with YAP1 expression in sheep
Authors: W. Gao, R. S, W. Sun, Q.Z. Wang, X.Y. Lv, J.J. Bao, J.R. Yu, L.H. Wang, H.H. Musa and L. Chen
The temporal and spatial patterns of Smad and Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1) expression were investigated in skeletal muscle (gastrocnemius muscle and extensor digitorum longus) at different growth stages (2 days old, 2 and 6 months old) in Hu sheep. Smads were differentially expressed in sheep skeletal muscle, with high expression in the gastrocnemius m.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037715
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037715
Anti-osteoporosis activity of red yeast rice extract on ovariectomy-induced bone loss in rats
Authors: Y.F. Wang, W.T. Liu, C.Y. Chen, H.P. Ke, H.L. Jiang, X.L. Chen, S.Y. Shi, W. Wei and X.N. Zhang
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease, affecting millions of people worldwide and leading to significant morbidity and high costs. Monacolin K, an extract of red yeast rice (RYR, Hongqu), plays important roles in the management of dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. Our study aimed to investigate the protective effect of monacolin K.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.27.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.27.2
Protective effect of proanthocyanidin against oxidative ovarian damage induced by 3-nitropropionic acid in mice
Authors: J.Q. Zhang, B.S. Xing, C.C. Zhu, M. Shen, F.X. Yu and H.L. Liu
Oxidative stress, which poses a threat to reproductive health, causes many serious female reproductive diseases. In this study, we investigated whether proanthocyanidins (PC) have a protective effect against oxidative stress-induced ovarian damage. Forty female ICR mice were randomized into 4 groups: a control group, a control plus PC group, a 3-nitroprop.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.March.30.6
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.March.30.6
Effects of ginsenoside Rg1 on glucose metabolism and liver injury in streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats
Authors: W. Tian, L. Chen, L. Zhang, B. Wang, X.B. Li, K.R. Fan, C.H. Ai, X. Xia, S.D. Li, Y. Li
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2-DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels. T2-DM patients suffer from many complications, such as diabetic fatty liver and diabetic nephropathy. The liver, the pivotal organ involved in both glucose and lipid metabolism, is primarily damaged in T2-DM patients, e.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019463
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019463
Development and characterization of microsatellite markers via cross-species amplification of Paramisgurnus dabryanus
Authors: G. Chen, S. Huang, J. Gao, X. Bai, W. Wang and X. Cao
The large-scale loach, Paramisgurnus dabryanus, is a small freshwater fish of major economic importance in many Asian countries, particularly China and South Korea. Fifteen polymorphic microsatellite (simple sequence repeat) markers were obtained through cross-species amplification between this loach and a related species, Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (GenB.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.29.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.29.1
Three branches of phospholipase C signaling pathway promote hepatocyte growth in rat liver regeneration
Authors: G.G. Xu, Z. Geng, X.C. Zhou, Y.G. He, T.T. He, J.X. Mei,Y.J. Yang, Y.Q. Liu and C.S. Xu
In general, the phospholipase C (PLC) signaling pathway is involved in many physiological activities, including cell growth. However, little is known regarding how the PLC signaling pathway participates in regulating hepatocyte (HC) growth during liver regeneration (LR). To further explore the influence of the PLC signaling pathway on HCs at the cellular .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.29.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.29.3
Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel Y-box gene from Sepiella maindroni
Authors: H.P. Si, C.L.Wang, Y.Y. Zhang, C.K. Mu, P.P. Zhan, R.H. Li and W.W. Song
Y-box proteins are a family of highly conserved nucleic acid binding proteins that interact with genome and transcription product to modulate the transcriptional and translational processes. In the present study, a complete mRNA of Y-box binding protein (designated SmYB) was obtained from Sepiella maindroni by amplification of flanking sequences. The full.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.29.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.29.7
Synergistic and threshold effects of GH1 and GHR promoter size variation on body growth and fat accrual in young Nelore (Bos indicus) bulls
Authors: M.A. Dani, M. von Cube, I.L. Freire, L. Suguisawa, C. Fischer, S.U. Dani
A synergistic effect in the somatotropic axis (GH1-GHR-IGF1) was observed in 736 young Nelore (Bos indicus) bulls under ad libitum grass feeding conditions on irrigated pasture in central Brazil. Stepwise substitution of shorter alleles of the promoter region of the growth hormone gene (GH1) and the P1 promoter of the GH1 rece.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2012.June.29.11
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2012.June.29.11