Animal Genetics
Lack of association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the bovine Flt-1 gene with growth traits in Chinese cattle breeds
Authors: Y.H. Pang, C.Z. Lei, C.L. Zhang, X.Y. Lan, S. Shao, X.M. Gao, J.Q. Wang and H. Chen
We analyzed 20 exons, with their intron-exon boundaries, of the bovine Flt-1 gene, using a strategy combining PCR amplification and single-strand conformational polymorphism analysis (PCR-SSCP), followed by nucleotide sequence analysis, in 675 cattle. We then looked for associations between polymorphisms and growth traits. Twe.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1041
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1041
Acute toxic effects of sonodynamic therapy on hypertrophic scar fibroblasts of rabbit ears
Authors: W. Li,J.F. Fei1,Q. Yang,B.L. Li,C. Lin,Q. Yue and Q.G. Meng
The objective of this study was to observe the acute cytotoxic effects of hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether sonodynamic therapy (HMME-SDT) on hypertrophic scar fibroblasts of rabbit ears. We first assessed the effects of different irradiation times and HMME concentrations on the survival of hypertrophic scar fibroblasts using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-y.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.28.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.28.3
Multiple-trait genomic evaluation for milk yield and milk quality traits using genomic and phenotypic data in buffalo in Brazil
Authors: R.R. Aspilcueta-Borquis, F.R. Araujo Neto, D.J.A. Santos, N.A. Hurtado-Lugo, J.A.V. Silva and H. Tonhati
The objective of this study was to compare the multi-trait model using pedigree information and a model using genomic information in addition to pedigree information. We used data from 5896 lactations of 2021 buffalo cows, of which 384 were genotyped using the Illumina Infinium® bovine HD BeadChip, considering seven traits related to milk yield (MY305.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.22.27
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.22.27
Mitochondrial DNA diversity of feral pigs from Karukinka Natural Park, Tierra del Fuego Island, Chile
Authors: P. Aravena,O. Skewes and N. Gouin
Control or eradication of exotic species is one of the greatest challenges facing biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domestica) were released and became feral in the southern region of Chilean Tierra del Fuego Island in the 1900s. Currently, they inhabit part of Karukinka Natural Park, an area of global conservation concern.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.28.6
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.28.6
Phylogenetic relationships of Malayan gaur with other species of the genus Bos based on cytochrome b gene DNA sequences
Authors: M.K.A. Rosli, S.S. Zakaria, S.M.F. Syed-Shabthar, Z.Z. Zainal, M.N. Shukor, M.C. Mahani, O. Abas-Mazni and B.M. Md-Zain
The Malayan gaur (Bos gaurus hubbacki) is one of the three subspecies of gaurs that can be found in Malaysia. We examined the phylogenetic relationships of this subspecies with other species of the genus Bos (B. javanicus, B. indicus, B. taurus, and B. grunniens). The sequence of a key gene, cytochrome b, was compared among 20.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1002
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1002
Differential structure of the intronic promoter of the Bombyx mori A3 actin gene correlated with silkworm sensitivity/resistance to nucleopolyhedrovirus
Authors: J. Tavares, J.P. Bravo, F. Gimenes, Q.A.L. Neto, A. Fiorini and M.A. Fernandez
Previous reports demonstrated that actin is necessary for nucleocapsid transport and viral gene expression during nucleopolyhedrovirus infection of Bombyx mori. The first intron of B. mori A3 actin contains a cryptic promoter that drives expression of a rare isoform. We detected differences in the size and nucleotide compositi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr978
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr978
Prediction model of a joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits
Authors: H.R. Mirzaei, A.P. Verbyla and W.S. Pitchford
A joint growth-carcass analysis was conducted to develop equations for predicting carcass quality traits associated with variation in growth path of crossbred cattle. During a four-year period (1994-1997) of the Australian “Southern Crossbreeding Project”, mature Hereford cows (r = 581) were mated to 97 sires of Je.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1109
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1109
Application of the ERK signaling pathway inhibitor PD98059 in long-term in vivo experiments
Authors: X.Y. Chen, H.Z. Cai, X.Y. Wang, Q.Y. Chen, H. Yang, Y.J. Chen and Y.P. Tang
The aim of this study was to explore methods by which the ERK signaling pathway inhibitor PD98059 (PD) could be used in long-term in vivo experiments. Forty healthy New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into blank control, model control, PD low-dose, PD high-dose, PD blank, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) control, DMSO blank, and positive control groups. Th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.23.20
Molecular identification of the genus Thryssa based on DNA barcoding
Authors: C.-Y. Ma, H.-Y. Ma, Y. Ni, W. Wang and L.-B. Ma
DNA barcoding is an effective method for identifying species by analyzing one or a few short standardized DNA sequences. In this study, we examined the utility of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences as a DNA barcode for the identification of six species belonging to the genus Thryssa: T. dussumieri, T. hamiltonii, T. kammalensis, T... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.28.5
Morphological study of rat skin flaps treated with subcutaneous dimethyl sulfoxide combined with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Authors: K.G. Almeida, R.J. Oliveira, D.M. Dourado, E.A. Filho, W.S. Fernandes, A.S. Souza and F.H.S Ara�ºjo
This study investigated the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in tissue necrosis, genotoxicity, and cell apoptosis. Random skin flaps were made in 50 male Wistar rats, randomly divided into the following groups. Control group (CT), wherein a rectangular skin section (2 x 8 cm) was dissected from the dorsal muscle la.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.23.3