Animal Genetics

Investigation of the association of two candidate genes (H-FABP and PSMC1) with growth and carcass traits in Qinchuan beef cattle from China

Authors: W. Liang, H.L. Zhang, Y. Liu, B.C. Lu, X. Liu, Q. Li and Y. Cao

Growth and carcass traits are economically important quality characteristics of beef cattle and are complex quantitative traits that are controlled by multiple genes. In this study, 2 candidate genes, H-FABP (encoding the heart fatty acid-binding protein) and PSMC1 (encoding the proteasome 26S subunit of ATPase 1) were investi.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):

http://dx.doi.org/2014.March.17.15

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.March.17.15

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in CAPN and leptin genes associated with meat color and tenderness in Nellore cattle

Authors: L.F.B. Pinto, J.B.S. Ferraz, V.B. Pedrosa, J.P. Eler, F.V. Meirelles, M.N. Bonin, F.M. Rezende, M.E. Carvalho, D.C. Cucco and R.C.G. Silva

We analyzed single nucleotide polymorphisms in calpain, leptin, leptin receptor, and growth hormone receptor genes and their association with color, drip and cooking losses of longissimus muscle at 7, 14 and 21 days postmortem in 638 purebred Nellore bulls slaughtered between 22 and 26 months of age. Meat samples were vacuum-p.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1263

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1263

Molecular basis for porcine parvovirus detection in dead fetuses

Authors: V.H.G. Wolf , M. Menossi, G.B. Mour�£o and M.S.V. Gatti

Reproductive failures are still common grounds for complaint by commercial swine producers. Porcine parvovirus (PPV) is associated with different clinical reproductive signs. The aim of the present study was to investigate PPV fetal infection at swine farms having ongoing reproductive performance problems. The presence of viru.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 7(2):

vol7-2gmr440

DOI:

10.4238/vol7-2gmr440

Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for the Korean rockfish, Sebastes schlegeli

Authors: C.-C. Bai, S.-F. Liu, Z.-M. Zhuang, L. Lin, H. Wang and Y.-Q. Chang

The Korean rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli) is an important commercial fish that is widely used in aquaculture. We isolated and characterized 18 polymorphic microsatellite loci from the Korean rockfish using a (GT)13-enriched genomic library. Polymorphism was assessed in 48 individuals from a single population collected from the .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1522

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1522

Ultrastructural and cytochemical characterization of hemocytes in Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae parasitized by the wasp Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

Authors: C.C.C. Nunes, T.L. Silva and E.A. Greg�³rio

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):

2014.August.15.2

DOI:

10.4238/2014.August.15.2

A novel SNP of the C/EBP�± gene associated with superior meat quality in indigenous Chinese cattle

Authors: H. Wang, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang and F.B. Song

CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (C/EBPa) is an essential transcriptional factor regulating the differentiation of adipocytes. We report a novel single nucleotide polymorphism (C271A) of the C/EBPa gene in six indigenous Chinese cattle breeds using PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing methods. Allele frequencies were investigated and evaluated by the χ2 te.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1032

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1032

Morphometric and molecular analysis of mackerel (Rastrelliger spp) from the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia

Authors: M.N. Darlina, A.R. Masazurah, P. Jayasankar, A.F.J. Jamsari and A.M.N. Siti

Mackerel (Scombridae; Rastrelliger) are small commercially important pelagic fish found in tropical regions. They serve as a cheap source of animal protein and are commonly used as live bait. By using a truss morphometrics protocol and RAPD analysis, we examined morphological and genetic variation among 77 individual mackerel .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1249

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1249

Effect of the beta secretase-1 inhibitor on the amyloid C-terminal fragment of amyloid precursor protein processing in a hyperphosphorylated tau rat model

Authors: H.Y. Chen, L. Wang, J.F. Liu, W.Z. Wang and C.J. Yu

The amyloid C-terminal fragment (βCTF) of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) is the cleaved component of APP by beta secretase-1 (BACE1), which shows similar neurotoxicity as amyloid beta (Aβ) in many ways. Evidence suggested that in addition to Aβ, βCTF might also participate in the pathogenesis of Alzhei.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):

2014.August.15.4

DOI:

10.4238/2014.August.15.4

Inheritance of kernel row number, a multicategorical threshold trait of maize ears

Authors: F.H.R.B. Toledo, M.A.P. Ramalho, G.B. Abreu and J.C. de Souza

Information about the inheritance of threshold traits is scarce, especially in plants. We examined the genetic control of kernel row number in maize (Zea mays). Knowledge of this inheritance is especially important because it is a primary component of grain yield. This trait has a discontinuous distribution. Characters like th.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1114

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1114

Association between IGF2 and CYP21 gene polymorphisms and characteristics of economic interest in Nellore cattle

Authors: A. Martins da Silva, A.F.L. Rios, E.S. Ramos, R.B. L�´bo, H.N. Oliveira and M.A.R. de Freitas

We analyzed two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the IGF2 and CYP21 genes in Nellore cattle participating in the Brazilian Animal Breeding Program. The SNPs were found in exon 6 of the IGF2 (insulin-like growth factor 2) gene (RFLP/MboII) as well as in the promoter region of the CYP21 (steroid 21-hydroxylase) gene (RF.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1184

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1184