Animal Genetics
Analysis of the linear epitope for Fc-binding on the mouse IgG Fc receptor (moFc�³RI) by synthetic peptide
Authors: F.Y. Wang, J.Q. Guo and G.P. Zhang
To identify the linear epitope for Fc-binding to the mouse immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fc receptor (moFcgRI), peptides derived from the membrane-distal extracellular domain (EC2) of moFcγRI, corresponding to the homologous region of human FcgRI (huFcgRI) and huFcgRII, were synthesized. Using a dot-blot assay, six peptides wer.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
Study of the correlation between GH gene polymorphism and growth traits in sheep
Authors: J.L. Jia, L.P. Zhang, J.P. Wu, Z.J. Ha and W.W. Li
The growth hormone gene plays an important role in the physiological function of an organism. The current study aimed to investigate the correlation between polymorphisms in the 5êÂ?Â? regulatory region, exon 4, and 3êÂ?Â? untranslated region (UTR) of the sheep GH gene and sheep growth traits. The DNA from 510 adult sheep wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.5.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.5.5
Identification of genes involved in regulatory mechanism of pigments in broiler chickens
Authors: T.M. Tarique, S. Yang, Z. Mohsina, J. Qiu, Z. Yan, G. Chen and A. Chen
Chicken is an important model organism that unites the evolutionary gap between mammals and other vertebrates and provide major source of protein from meat and eggs for all over the world population. However, specific genes underlying the regulatory mechanism of broiler pigmentation have not yet been determined. In order to be.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.5.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.5.6
Genetic relatedness between Ardi, Black Bedouin and Damascus goat breeds
Authors: R.M. Al-Atiyat and R.S. Aljumaah
The present study aimed to analyze genetic relatedness and differentiation of common native goat populations in some countries of the Middle East. The populations were Ardi, Black Bedouin, and Damascus goats in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, respectively. Domesticated goats of the Middle East are mostly relate.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.June.18.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.June.18.8
IL-23 promotes osteoclastogenesis in osteoblast-osteoclast co-culture system
Authors: Y.K. Kang and M.C. Zhang
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of IL-23 on the activity and proliferation of osteoclasts (OC) in co-culture with osteoblasts (OB). OB and OC were individually separated from the skull and femoral bone of a SD rat. OB-OC co-culture with IL-23 added was designed as the experimental group, while the OB-OC co-cu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.June.18.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.June.18.10
Effects of intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stem cells associated with platelet-rich plasma in a rabbit model of osteoarthritis
Authors: L.C. Hermeto, R. DeRossi, R.J. Oliveira, J.R. Pesarini A.C.M.B. Antoniolli-Silva, P.H.A. Jardim, A.E. Santana, E. Deffune, J.C. Rinaldi and L.A. Justulin
The current study aims to evaluate the macroscopic and histological effects of autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and platelet-rich plasma on knee articular cartilage regeneration in an experimental model of osteoarthritis. Twenty-four rabbits were randomly divided into four groups: control group, platelet-rich plasma group, autologous MSC undifferen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038569
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038569
Discovery of differentially expressed genes in cashmere goat (Capra hircus) hair follicles by RNA sequencing
Authors: X. Qiao, J.H. Wu,, R.B. W, R. Su, C. Li, Y.J. Zhang1, R.J. Wang, Y.H. Zhao, Y.X. Fan, W.G. Zhang and J.Q. Li
The mammalian hair follicle (HF) is a unique, highly regenerative organ with a distinct developmental cycle. Cashmere goatCapra hircus) HFs can be divided into two categories based on structure and development time: primary and secondary follicles. To identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the primary and secondary .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038589
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038589
Effect of organic matter enrichment on the fungal community in limestone cave sediments
Authors: E.L.S. Marques, J.C.T. Dias, G.S. Silva, C.P. Pirovani and R.P. Rezende
Caves are considered major touristic attractions. The management plans of many such caves include limiting the number of visitors; however, the human impact on microbial communities within caves is rarely considered. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of human-transferred organic matter on the fungal m.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038611
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038611
Association of growth factor receptor-bound protein 10 gene polymorphism with superovulation traits in Changbaishan black cattle
Authors: Y. Wu, Z. Zhang, J.B. Zhang4 and Q. Deng
The application of assisted reproductive technology in animal production benefits the economy and conservation of biological resources. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) was used as predictive markers for breeding and reproduction. In the present study, we examined the association between a SNP of the grb10 gene and supero.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049262
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049262
Effect of Astragalus polysaccharides on ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in mice
Authors: J. Huo and X. Sun
Postmenopausal osteoporosis, a common type of osteoporosis in women, has become a serious public health issue. Astragalus polysaccharides (APS), possessing various pharmacological activities, are the active ingredients of Radix Astragali. It can be advantageous in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. In the present st.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049169
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049169