Animal Genetics
Cloning of three genes involved in the flavonoid metabolic pathway and their expression during insect resistance in Pinus massoniana Lamb.
Authors: Z.Q. Yang, H. Chen, J.H. Tan, H.L. Xu, J. Jia and Y.H. Feng
Pinus massoniana Lamb. is an important timber and turpentine-producing tree species in China. Dendrolimus punctatus and Dasychira axutha are leaf-eating pests that have harmful effects on P. massoniana production. Few studies have focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying pest resistance in P. massoniana. Based on sequenc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049332
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049332
Karyotype analysis and ribosomal gene localization of spotted knifejaw Oplegnathus punctatus
Authors: P.Z. Li, D.D. Cao, X.B. Liu, Y.J. Wang, H.Y. Yu, X.J. Li, Q.Q. Zhang and X.B. Wang
The spotted knifejaw, Oplegnathus punctatus, is an important aquaculture fish species in China. To better understand the chromosomal microstructure and the karyotypic origin of this species, cytogenetic analysis was performed using Giemsa staining to identify metaphase chromosomes, C-banding to detect C-positive heterochromati.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049159
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049159
Heat and chemical stress modulate the expression of the �±-RYR gene in broiler chickens
Authors: I.L. Ziober, F.G. Pai�£o, D.F. Marchi, L.L. Coutinho, E. Binneck, A.L. Nepomuceno and M. Shimokomaki
The biological cause of Pork Stress syndrome, which leads to PSE (pale, soft, exudative) meat, is excessive release of Ca2+ ions, which is promoted by a genetic mutation in the ryanodine receptors (RyR) located in the sarcoplasmic reticulum of the skeletal muscle cells. We examined the relationship between the formation of PSE.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr830
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr830
mRNA abundance and expression of SLC27A, ACC, SCD, FADS, LPIN, INSIG, and PPARGC1 gene isoforms in mouse mammary glands during the lactation cycle
Authors: L.Q. Han, H.J. Li, Y.Y. Wang, H.S. Zhu, L.F. Wang, Y.J. Guo, W.F. Lu, Y.L. Wang and G.Y. Yang
The functions of distinct isoforms of solute carrier family 27 transporters (SLC27A1-6), acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACACA, ACACB), stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD1-4), fatty acid desaturase (FADS1-3), LPIN (LPIN1-3), insulin-induced gene (INSIG1, 2), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator1 (PPARGC1A, B) wer.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr814
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr814
Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the Rock pigeon, Columba livia (Columbiformes: Columbidae)
Authors: X.Z. Kan, X.F. Li, L.Q. Zhang, L. Chen, C.J. Qian, X.W. Zhang and L. Wang
The rock pigeon (Columba livia), or Rock dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. We mapped the complete mitochondrial genome of the Rock pigeon. The mitochondrial genome of this species is a circular molecule of 17,229 bp in length, encoding a standard set of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 tr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr853
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr853
Gene knockout by inducing P-element transposition in Drosophila
Authors: H.L. Ou
The P-element has been successfully used in germline transformation to create transgenic flies and as an insertion mutagenesis agent to disrupt genes. Moreover, P-element can also be used to knockout genes that are near the insertion sites by inducing its imprecise transposition. In this article, P-element insertion lines were crossed with transposase exp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.January.4.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.4.20
Rescue from dominant follicle atresia by follicle-stimulating hormone in mice
Authors: X.L. Zhou, Y. Teng, R. Cao, H. Fu, K. Xiong, W.X. Sun, C.C. Zhu, X.J. Huang, P. Xiao and H.L. Liu
We investigated the effects of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on atresia of the dominant follicle and changes in relevant apoptosis genes in granulosa cells of dominant follicles regulated by FSH in vivo. Four-week-old mice were administered FSH by intraperitoneal injection to induce follicular maturation. Granulosa cells of dominant follicles were co.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.12.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.12.10
DNA barcoding and evolutionary relationships of the Phasianidae family in China
Authors: Z.H. Huang and D.H. Ke
A DNA barcode is a short sequence of standardized genomic region that is specific to a species. According to studies of bird species, the 694-bp sequence of the mitochondrial gene encoding cytochrome c oxidase 1 (COI) is extremely useful for species identification and phylogeny. In the present study, we analyzed the COI barcod.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.12.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.12.7
Bovine yolk sac: from morphology to metabolomic and proteomic profiles
Authors: A.C. Galdos-Riveros, P.O. Favaron, S.E.A.L. Will, M.A. Miglino and D.A. Maria
In several species, placentation involves the presence of two different membranes responsible for maternal-fetal exchanges: the yolk sac and the chorioallantoic placenta. The yolk sac plays important roles in embryonic survival, mainly during the early stages of gestation. In bovine, it is a transitional membrane that is present until day 50-70 of pregnan.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.9.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.9.8
Novel polymorphic microsatellite markers in Odontobutis potamophila
Authors: Y.B. Shen, D. Li, J.L. Li, R.Q. Wang and Y.F. Xuan
We characterized 16 novel polymorphic loci isolated from a partial genomic DNA library of Odontobutis potamophila enriched for CA repeats. We tested the variability of these microsatellites on 51 unrelated individuals collected in China. All loci were polymorphic. The average allele number was 14.6 per locus, ranging from 2 to 27. The observed heterozygos.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.9.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.9.13