Animal Genetics
Effects of dietary betaine supplementation subjected to heat stress on milk performances and physiology indices in dairy cow
Authors: L. Zhang, S.J. Ying, W.J. An, H. Lian, G.B. Zhou and Z.Y. Han
This study aimed to determine whether feeding betaine to cows elevates their production performance during summer heat stress. Thirty-two lactating Holstein cows were randomly divided into 4 groups: the control group, which received a total mixed ration (TMR), and 3 experimental groups that received TMR blended with 10 g/day (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.12.25
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.12.25
Cloning and association analysis of KIT and EDNRB polymorphisms with dominant white coat color in the Chinese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides procyonoides)
Authors: S.Q. Yan, C.Y. Bai, S.M. Qi, M.L. Li, S. Si, Y.M. Li and J.H. Sun
The Chinese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides procyonoides) is one of the most important fur-bearing animal species. The dominant white individual, a coat color variant in farmed Chinese raccoon dog, shows a completely white phenotype over the entire body. The KIT and EDNRB genes have been reported to be associated with the dominant white coat color i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.12.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.12.8
Effects of acrylonitrile on lymphocyte lipid rafts and RAS/RAF/MAPK/ERK signaling pathways
Authors: X.J. Li, B. Li, J.S. Huang, J.M. Shi, P. Wang, W. Fan and Y.L. Zhou
Acrylonitrile (ACN) is a widely used chemical in the production of plastics, resins, nitriles, acrylic fibers, and synthetic rubber. Previous epidemiological investigations and animal studies have confirmed that ACN affects the lymphocytes and spleen. However, the immune toxicity mechanism is unknown. Lipid rafts are cell memb.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.12
Levels and forms of vitamin D in broilers diets
Authors: F.R. Mesquita, M.I.A. Silva and A.G. Bertechini
This study aimed to evaluate the concentration effects of two vitamin D isoforms, cholecalciferol (D3) and 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD3) in broilers diets on performance, bone and physiological features of these birds. Of a total of 1920 one-day-old male chicks Cobb-500 were used from commercial hatchery, reared under be.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028607
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028607
Branches of the NF-�ºB signaling pathway regulate proliferation of oval cells in rat liver regeneration
Authors: W.M. Zhao, Y.L. Qin, Z.P. Niu, C.F. Chang, J. Yang, M.H. Li, Y. Zhou and C.S. Xu1,
The NF-kB (nuclear factor kB) pathway is involved in the proliferation of many cell types. To explore the mechanism of the NF-kB signaling pathway underlying the oval cell proliferation during rat liver regeneration, the Rat Genome 230 2.0 Array was used to detect expression changes of NF-kB signaling pathway-related genes in .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017750
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017750
Phylogenetic relationships among Octopodidae species in coastal waters of China inferred from two mitochondrial DNA gene sequences
Authors: Z.M. L�¼, W.T. Cui, L.Q. Liu, H.M. Li and C.W. Wu
Octopus in the family Octopodidae (Mollusca: Cephalopoda) has been generally recognized as a “catch-all” genus. The monophyly of octopus species in China’s coastal waters has not yet been studied. In this paper, we inferred the phylogeny of 11 octopus species (family Octopodidae) in China’s coastal waters using nucleotide sequences.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.September.19.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.September.19.7
Measurements of experimental precision for trials with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) genotypes
Authors: P.E. Teodoro, F.E. Torres, A.D. Santos, A.M. Corr�ªa, M. Nascimento, L.M.A. Barroso4 and G. Ceccon
The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of statistics as experimental precision degree measures for trials with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) genotypes. Cowpea genotype yields were evaluated in 29 trials conducted in Brazil between 2005 and 2012. The genotypes were evaluated with a randomized block design w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027991
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027991
Mixture of polysaccharide and nucleic acid extracted from Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) enhances immune response of infectious bursal disease virus vaccine in chickens
Authors: X.B. Wang, Z.J. Liu, Y.J. Lv, Y. Long and E.D. Bao
In this study, the immune response induced by a mixture of polysaccharide and nucleic acid extracted from Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) was evaluated in chickens inoculated with infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) vaccine. After the mixture was injected intramuscularly at a dose of 0.075, 0.15 or 0.3 mg·kg-1·.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15025523
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15025523
Positive evolution of the glycoprotein (GP) gene is related to transmission of the Ebola virus
Authors: Y.X. Jing, L.N. Wang, X.M. Wu and C.X. Song
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a fatal disease caused by the negative-strand RNA of the Ebola virus. A high-intensity outbreak of this fever was reported in West Africa last year; however, there is currently no definitive treatment strategy available for this disease. In this study, we analyzed the molecular evolutionary history a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017173
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017173
Effects of goal-directed fluid therapy with different lactated Ringer�s: hydroxyethyl starch ratios in hemorrhagic shock dogs
Authors: J.P. Tao, Q.Q. Huang, H.Q. Huang, J.J. Yang, M. Shi, Y. Zhou, L.J. Wan, C. Zhou, Y.J. Ou, Y.Y. Tong, D.G. Yang and Y.Y. Si
The effects of goal-directed fluid therapy, with lactated Ringer’s (LR) and 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solution, on hemorrhagic shock dogs are unknown. We aimed to determine the optimal LR: HES ratio for the resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock dogs. Hemorrhagic shock was induced in 40 ventilated dogs by drawing an estimated 60% blood volume. The an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.8