Animal Genetics
Spermatogenesis of riffle bugs, Rhagovelia whitei and Rhagovelia sp (Veliidae), and backswimmers Martarega sp (Notonectidae)
Authors: M.M.U. Castanhole, L.L.V. Pereira, H.V. de Souza and M.M. Itoyama
We examined the course of spermatogenesis and the meiotic chromosome complements in aquatic species of true bugs, Heteroptera. The chromosome complement of the Veliidae species was 2n = 39 (38A + X0) and 23 (22A + X0) in Rhagovelia whitei and Rhagovelia sp, respectively, and in the species of the Notonectidae (Martarega sp) it.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.5
A broad expression profile of the GMR-GAL4 driver in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: W.-Z. Li, S.-L. Li, H.Y. Zheng, S.-P. Zhang and L. Xue
The GAL4/UAS binary system has been widely used in Drosophila melanogaster for ectopic expression of transgenes in a tissue-specific manner. The GMR-GAL4 driver, which expresses the yeast transcription factor GAL4 under the control of glass multiple reporter (GMR) promoter elements, has been commonly utilized to express target.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.4
Age-related changes in mitochondrial UCP, ANT and COX III gene expression in the breast muscle of quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Authors: E. Gasparino, A.P. Del Vesco, S.E.F. Guimar�£es, S.C.C. da Silva, S.M. Marcato, A.R. de Oliveira Neto and K.R.S. Sousa
Efficient conversion of food into body mass has been associated with altered gene expression of some proteins of the electron transport chain. We evaluated the effect of age on mRNA expression of uncoupling protein, adenine nucleotide translocase and cytochrome c oxidase complex III in quails. One-day-old broiler quails were s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.2
Relationship of common expression quantitative trait loci genes to the immune system
Authors: Relationship of common expression quantitative trait loci genes to the immune system
Tissue-specific expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) are always linked to specific diseases. In this study, we focused on eQTLs common to multiple tissues and explored their functional mechanisms in disease for the first time. We found 11 common eQTL genes among multiple tissues. Five genes were validated through a genome-wide association study, 3 g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for the Chinese endangered medicinal plant Tetrastigma hemsleyanum
Authors: Y.H. Wang, N. Chen, Y.C. Zhang and C.X. Fu
Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (Vitaceae) is an endangered medicinal plant endemic to China. Because of its widely known efficacy for treating many health problems, wild resources of this species are currently undergoing a rapid decline. Few studies have been conducted examining the population genetics or development of microsatellite loci for this plant. In thi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.October.31.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.October.31.21
Isolation of novel microsatellite markers from Paralichthys lethostigma (Paralichthyidae) and their cross-species application in Pleuronectiformes
Authors: Y.-J. Xu, M.-J. Liao, Y.-G. Wang, Z.-C. Liu, P. Qin, Z. Zhang, X.-J. Rong and X.-Z. Liu
We investigated the genetic diversity of the southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma. Microsatellite-enriched libraries were constructed and novel microsatellite markers were developed and applied for genetic detection of wild populations. Cross-species amplification was also conducted in five pleuronectiforme species. Of 45 randomly selected and seque.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.16.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.16.2
Inheritance of downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) resistance in grapevines
Authors: O. Poolsawat, S. Mahanil, P. Laosuwan, S. Wongkaew,A. Tharapreuksapong, B.I. Reisch and P.A. Tantasawat
Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) are two of the major diseases of most grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivars grown in Thailand. Therefore, breeding grapevines for improved downy mildew and anthracnose resistance is crucial. Factorial crosses were made between three downy mildew and/or anthracnose resistant lines .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.13.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.13.8
Association of the IFNAR1-17470 and IL-10-592 cytokine variants with susceptibility to chronic hepatitis B viral infections in a Chinese population
Authors: Y. Xiang1, S.F. Huang1, J.R. Xia, D.Q. Ye, P. Chen, S.S. Yang, S. Sun, X.F. Lai and L.P. Zhang
An association between the sequence variants of cytokine genes and various clinical outcomes in subjects infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been demonstrated. However, the results are inconsistent and inconclusive. Further studies in other populations and the evaluation of a greater number of individuals may contribute to a better understanding.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
Range-wide phylogeography and conservation genetics of a narrowly endemic stream salamander, Pachyhynobius shangchengensis (Caudata, Hynobiidae): implications for conservation
Authors: T. Pan, H. Wang, C.-C. Hu, W.-B. Shi, K. Zhao, X. Huang and B.-W. Zhang
The Shangcheng stout salamander (Pachyhynobius shangchengensis) is an endangered amphibian endemic to the Dabie Mountains, southeast China, and is currently threatened by habitat loss and illegal poaching. Here we used the mitochondrial DNA control region sequence (768 bp) to conduct a comprehensive investigation of genetic di.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.February.13.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.13.9
Molecular characterization of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis isolated from goats using ERIC-PCR
Authors: E.M.S. Dorneles, J.A. Santana, G.I. Andrade, E.L.S. Santos, A.S. Guimar�£es, R.A. Mota, A.S. Santos, A. Miyoshi, V. Azevedo, A.M.G. Gouveia, A.P. Lage and M.B. Heinemann
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, the infectious agent of caseous lymphadenitis (CLA), is responsible for substantial economic losses in goat and sheep production. Molecular characterization of C. pseudotuberculosis isolates by enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC)-PCR has shown promising results in genotyping strains isolated from shee.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.6.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.6.9