Animal Genetics
Genetic effect of an A/G polymorphism in the HSP70 gene on thermotolerance in chicken
Authors: Z.Y. Chen, W.W. Zhang, J.K. Gan, L.N. Kong, X.Q. Zhang,D.X. Zhang and Q.B. Luo
Studying thermotolerance is important for the prevention of thermostress in chickens. This study aimed to analyze the effect of mutations in the heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) gene on chicken thermotolerance. The C.-69A>G SNP in the 5'-flanking region of the HSP70 gene was genotyped in Lingshan and White Recessive Rock (WRR).. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028271
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028271
Novel polymorphism in exon 1 of the melatonin receptor gene unassociated with reproductive characteristics of buffaloes in the Amazon Region
Authors: E.M. Barbosa, B.B. Souza, R.C. Guimar�£es, J.S.N. Azevedo,E.C. Gon�§alves, H.F.L. Ribeiro, S.T. Rolim Filho and E. Silva Filho
The objective of this study was to sequence part of the exon 1 in the melatonin receptor 1A gene (MTRN1A) in buffaloes to detect a novel polymorphism with which to associate reproductive characteristics, such as age at first birth and the interval between births, in buffaloes from the northeastern region of the State of Par&aa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028309
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028309
Genetic parameters for test day somatic cell score in Brazilian Holstein cattle
Authors: C.N. Costa, G.G. Santos, J.A. Cobuci, G. Thompson and J.G.V. Carvalheira
Selection for lower somatic cell count has been included in the breeding objectives of several countries in order to increase resistance to mastitis. Genetic parameters of somatic cell scores (SCS) were estimated from the first lactation test day records of Brazilian Holstein cows using random-regression models with Legendre polynomials (LP) of the order .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.21
Microsatellite DNA markers and their correlation with growth traits in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi)
Authors: L.F. Sun, J. Li, X.F. Liang, T.L. Yi, L. Fang, J. Sun, Y.H. He, X.N. Luo, Y.Q. Dou and M. Yang
The mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) is a traditionally cultured freshwater fish with high commercial value in China. To facilitate marker-assisted selection in genetic improvement of this species, 120 microsatellite markers from the literature were characterized in the 25 largest and 25 smallest individuals. Eighteen polymorphic loci were then used to g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.22
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.22
Ultrasonic imaging of gunshot wounds in pig limb
Authors: Q. Li, D. Deng, J. Tao, X. Wu, F. Yi, G. Wang and F. Yang
We investigated wound tract extension of traumatic gunshot wounds in limb soft tissues as well as wound tract sonographic features and change-patterns when the limb position was changed. The experimental animals included 8 healthy crossbred pigs in the Chengdu plain region. Chinese Type 53 Carbine was used to establish the gunshot wound model of porcine s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.30.1
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.30.1
Molecular cloning and expression analysis of female sterile homeotic gene (fsh) in the oriental river prawn Macrobrachium nipponense
Authors: W.Y. Zhang, S.F. Jiang, Y.W. Xiong, H.T. Fu1,, H. Qiao, S.M. Sun, Y.S. Gong and S.B. Jin
The gene female sterile homeotic (fsh) plays crucial roles in molecular function, including protein kinase activity and DNA binding, which are involved in biological processes such as terminal region determination and negative regulation of DNA-dependent transcription. Although fsh has been found in Drosophila melanogaster, little is known regarding its e.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.30.4
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.30.4
Effect of ulinastatin on HMGB1 expression in rats with acute lung injury induced by sepsis
Authors: S.Y. Wang, Z.J. Li, X. Wang1, W.F. Li and Z.F. Lin
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ulinastatin (UTI) on high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a, and interleukin (IL)-6 expression in acute lung injury (ALI) rats with sepsis caused by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) surgery, as well as to examine the underlying biological mechanism. Thirty rats were rando.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.30.7
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.30.7
ApoE and S-100 expression and its significance in the brain tissue of rats with focal contusion
Authors: Z.L. Wang, R.F. Chai, W.S. Yang, Y. Liu, H. Qin, H. Wu, X.F. Zhu, Y.X. Wang and G. Dangmurenjiafu
This study explored the effect of focal cerebral contusion on the expression of ApoE and S-100, and its significance in determining the time of brain injury. Based on a rat model of cerebral contusion, immunohistochemistry was used to analyze the expressions of S-100 and ApoE at different time points after injury. Thirty minutes following cerebral contusi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.37
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.37
MicroRNA screening and functional study of obliterative bronchiolitis in a rat model simulating lung transplantation
Authors: J. Wang, H. Cao, X. Hong, G.H. Chen, H.M. Fan, Q.C. Li, Z.M. Liu and K.F. Li
The aim of this study was to provide the experimental basis for effective prevention and treatment of obliterative bronchiolitis (OB) by studying the changes on the microRNA (miRNA) expression profile after an orthotopic tracheal transplantation (OTT) simulating lung transplantation (LT). The OTT was performed on inbred rats to establish an OB animal mode.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.40
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.40
Expression of OPG, RANKL, and RUNX2 in rabbit periodontium under orthodontic force
Authors: B. Li, Y.H. Zhang, L.X. Wang, X. Li and X.D. Zhang
This study aims to investigate the expression changes of RANKL, RUNX2, and OPG in rabbit periodontal tissues under orthodontic force and explore its effect on the remodeling of periodontal tissues. A total of 16 specific pathogen-free rabbits were used in this study. The maxillary appliance was worn on the right (experimental) side, and the appliance-free.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.48
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.48