Animal Genetics
SNPs in the 5'-regulatory region of the tyrosinase gene do not affect plumage color in ducks (Anas platyrhynchos)
Authors: N.N. Zhang, J.W. Hu, H.H. Liu, H.Y. Xu, H. He and L. Li
Tyrosinase, encoded by the TYR gene, is the rate-limiting enzyme in the production of melanin pigment. In this study, plumage color separation was observed in Cherry Valley duck line D and F1 and F2 hybrid generations of Liancheng white ducks. Gene sequencing and bioinformatic analysis were applied to the 5'-regulatory region of TYR, to explore the connec.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.11
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- 10.4238/2015.December.28.11
Construction and characterization of recombinant adenovirus carrying a mouse TIGIT-GFP gene
Authors: J.M. Zheng, J.L. Cui, W.T. He, D.W. Yu, Y. Gao, L. Wang, Z.K. Chen and H.M. Zhou
Recombinant adenovirus vector systems have been used extensively in protein research and gene therapy. However, the construction and characterization of recombinant adenovirus is a tedious and time-consuming process. TIGIT is a recently discovered immunosuppressive molecule that plays an important role in maintaining immunological balance. The constructio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.28.14
Genetic association of growth traits with carcass and meat traits in Nellore cattle
Authors: R.L. Tonussi, R. Espigolan, D.G.M. Gordo, A.F.B. Magalh�£es, G.C. Venturini, F. Baldi, H.N. de Oliveira, L.A.L. Chardulo, H. Tonhati and L.G. de Albuquerque
The aim of this study was to estimate genetic and phenotypic associations of growth traits with carcass and meat traits in Nellore cattle. Data from male and female animals were used for weaning weight (WW; N = 241,416), yearling weight (YW, N = 126,596), weight gain from weaning to yearling (GWY, N = 78,687), and yearling hip height (YHH, N = 90,720), re.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.28.20
Expression profiles of differentially expressed genes affecting fecundity in goat ovarian tissues
Authors: Y.H. Ling, Q. Quan, H. Xiang, L. Zhu, M.X. Chu, X.R. Zhang and C.Y. Han
Although RNA-Seq is an effective method for identifying and exploring novel functional genes in mammals, it has rarely been applied to study fertility-related genes in the goat. In this study, RNA-Seq was used to screen the estrus ovaries of uniparous and multiparous Anhui white goats (AWGs). In total, 15,890 genes were identified and 2201 of these were f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.28.23
Y-STR INRA189 polymorphisms in Chinese yak breeds
Authors: Z.J. Ma, S.M. Chen, Y.G. Sun, Y.L. Xi, R.Z. Li, J.T. Xu and C.Z. Lei
To further explore Y-STR INRA189 polymorphisms in the yak, and to determine the genetic differences among yak breeds, genotyping analysis of INRA189 in 102 male yak individuals from three yak breeds in Qinghai Province of China was performed. Genotyping revealed the presence of four alleles, with sizes of 149, 155, 157, and 159 bp, respectively. Of these,.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.35
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- 10.4238/2015.December.28.35
Transplantation of erythropoietin gene-transfected umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells as a treatment for limb ischemia in rats
Authors: J.P. Li, D.W. Wang and Q.H. Song
The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms of erythropoietin (EPO)-transfected umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) in the treatment of rats with ischemic limb and provide a theoretical basis for optimization of UC-MSC transplantation. Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: ischemia control group, EPO treatment group.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.8
Isolation, characterization, and multiplexing of novel microsatellite markers for the tropical scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus)
Authors: M. Delghandi, S. Goddard, D.R. Jerry, H.T. Dao, H. Afzal and S.S. Al-Jardani
Of the various spiny lobster species in the tropical and subtropical Indo-West Pacific region, the tropical scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) supports one of the most commercially valuable fishery resources in many coastal African and Asian countries. The last decade has witnessed a serious decline in the wild populations of this species. Knowle.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.14
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- 10.4238/2015.December.29.14
Combination of edaravone and neural stem cell transplantation repairs injured spinal cord in rats
Authors: Y.Y. Song, C.G. Peng and X.B. Ye
This study sought to observe the effect of the combination of edaravone and neural stem cell (NSC) transplantation on the repair of complete spinal cord transection in rats. Eighty adult female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were used to establish the injury model of complete spinal cord transection at T9. Animals were divided randomly into four groups (N = 20 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.23
Reproduction of the mite Varroa jacobsoni in Africanized honey bee colonies in Brazil(Reprodu�§�£o do �¡caro Varroa jacobsoni em col�´nias de abelhas africanizadas (Apismellifera) no Brasil)
Authors: Maria Helena Corr�ªa-Marques
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Cross-contamination with tamoxifen induces transgene expression in non-exposed inducible transgenic mice
Authors: Rachael L. Brake, Paul J. Simmons and C. Glenn Begley
Inducible transgenic mouse models that impose a constraint on both temporal and spatial expression of a given transgene are invaluable. These animals facilitate experiments that can address the role of a specific cell or group of cells within an animal or in a particular window of time. A common approach to achieve inducibilit.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 3(4):