Animal Genetics
Accuracy of low-field MRI on meniscal tears
Authors: H.N. Chen, Q.R. Dong and Y. Wang
This study aimed to verify the accuracy of low-field-intensity magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing meniscus tears. A total of 171 patients were examined through low-field-intensity MRI to detect meniscus injuries. These patients were then diagnosed through arthroscopy. Examination results were recorded and compared... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.9.12
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.9.12
Single nucleotide polymorphism screening, molecular characterization, and evolutionary aspects of chicken Piwi genes
Authors: H.Z. Wang, T. Ma, G.B. Chang, F. Wan, X.P. Liu, L. Lu, L. Xu, J. Chen and G.H. Chen
The P-element-induced wimpy testis (Piwi) gene is involved in germline stem cell self-renewal, meiosis, RNA silencing, and transcriptional regulation. Piwi genes are relatively well conserved in many species, but their function in poultry species is unclear. In this study, Piwi genes were sequenced u.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.45
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.45
Vulnerability of atherosclerotic plaques is associated with type I interferon in a murine model of lupus and atherosclerosis
Authors: C.Y. Zhang, B. Qu, P. Ye, J. Li and C.D. Bao
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between type I interferon (IFN-I) and plaque stability in pristane-treated apolipoprotein E-knockout (ApoE-/-) mice. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) and extractable nuclear antigen antibody (ENA) levels were measured by immunofluorescence and enzyme-linked immunospot assay.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.52
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.52
Effects of Tripterygium wilfordii glycosides on regulatory T cells and Th17 in an IgA nephropathy rat model
Authors: F. Chen, Y.L. Ma, H. Ding and B.P. Chen
In this study, we examined the effects of Tripterygium wilfordii glycosides (TWGs) on Th17 and regulatory T cells (Tregs) in an immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) rat model. IgAN model rats were randomly divided into the model group, TWG treatment group, and prednisone group. Normal rats were included as controls. Th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.55
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.55
Association between HLA-C*04 and American cutaneous leishmaniasis in endemic region of southern Brazil
Authors: R.C. Ribas-Silva, A.D. Ribas, E.C. Ferreira, T.G.V. Silveira and S.D. Borelli
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infectious disease with global repercussions. American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is endemic in southern Brazil and its pathogenesis varies according to parasite species, immune response, and host genetics. In terms of immunogenetics, many host genes, including HLA (human leukocyte antigen), cou.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.58
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.58
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in hybrid giant tiger grouper
Authors: Y.S. Huang, Z.B. Li, Y.F. Ning, J.B. Shangguan, Y. Yuan, X.Q. Mao and B.B. Li
The hybrid giant tiger grouper is a fish that has considerable commercial value and has become increasingly important for aquaculture in South East Asia since 2008. In order to prevent any reduction in genetic diversity in hybrid grouper as a result of aquaculture, we have identified 21 microsatellite markers that can be used .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.35
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.35
Association between ADSL, GARS-AIRS-GART, DGAT1, and DECR1 expression levels and pork meat quality traits
Authors: X.D. Zhang, S.J. Zhang, Y.Y. Ding, Y.F. Feng, H.Y. Zhu, L. Huang, T. Wu, J. Zhou and Z.J. Yin
In this study, meat quality traits were compared between Chinese lard- and European lean-type pigs. The association between expression of four genes (ADSL, GARS-AIRS-GART, DGAT1, and DECR1) and meat quality traits was also investigated. Meat quality traits were found to differ significantly between pig breeds.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.47
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.47
Cloning, sequence characterization, and expression patterns of members of the porcine TSSK family
Authors: P. Wang, H.L. Huo, S.Y. Wang, Y.W. Miao, Y.Y. Zhang, Q.L. Zhang, F.Q. Li, L.X. Liu, W.Z. Li, Y.Z. Zeng, J.L. Huo and H. Xiao
Testis-specific serine kinases (TSSKs) are a family of serine/threonine kinases highly expressed in the testes that are responsible for regulating many spermatogenesis-related protein activities. Mutations in this family have a positive relationship with oligospermia and azoospermia in human and mouse. Here, five members of th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.18.56
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.18.56
Association of neuropeptide Y and gonadotrophin-releasing hormone receptor gene SNPs with breeding value for growth and egg production traits in Mazandaran native chickens
Authors: S.A. Fatemi, H. Mehrabani-Yeganeh, A. Nejati-Javaremi and Sh. Niknafs
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and gonadotrophin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) are two candidate genes with a wide variety of physiological functions in growth and especially in reproduction processes. We examined the association of one SNP from each of these genes with growth- and egg production-related traits in Mazandaran native chickens. Two hundred and si.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.10.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.10.9
Genetic association of productive and reproductive traits with stayability in Nellore cattle: analysis using Bayesian models
Authors: E.C.A. Rizzo, F.R.A. Neto, I.D.P.S. Diaz, M.M. Dias, R.B. Costa, H.T. Ventura, H.N. Oliveira and A.J.S. Falc�£o
We evaluated the genetic association of growth traits [weight adjusted to 205 days of age (W205), 365 days of age (W365), and 550 days of age (W550); weight gain between 205 days of age and 365 days of age (WG1) and between 365 days of age and 550 days of age (WG2)] and reproductive traits [age at first calving (AFC); first ca.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.24.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.24.3