Animal Genetics
A new single nucleotide polymorphism in the ryanodine gene of chicken skeletal muscle
Authors: A.A. Droval, E. Binneck, S.R.R. Marin, F.G. Pai�£o1, A. Oba, A.L. Nepomuceno and M. Shimokomaki
Some genes affect meat quality in chickens. We looked for polymorphisms in the Gallus gallus α-RyR gene (homologous to RyR 1) that could be associated with PSE (pale, soft and exudative) meat. Because RyR genes are over 100,000 bp long and code for proteins with about 5000 amino acids, primers were designed to amplify a .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.3.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.3.4
Identification and analysis of a 5-bp indel of a porcine BMP7 gene promoter
Authors: P. Lu, X. Feng, J.S. Zhou, X.B. Liu, Q.X. Chen and M. Li
Bone morphological protein7 (BMP7), a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) family, was first identified because of its ability to induce ectopic chondro-osteogenesis in vivo. It also plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and physiological functioning of the reproductive system. Among intra-ov.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.9.19
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.9.19
Identification and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the red-crowned crane
Authors: L. Zhang, Z.H. Zhang, F.J. Shen, R. Hou, W.P. Zhang, Y.L. Liu, K.Y. Tu and A.L. Yang
We isolated and characterized microsatellite loci for the red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) from a microsatellite-enriched database, which was obtained using high-throughput sequencing technology. We designed primer sets for 445 microsatellite loci and after initial screening, 34 loci were genotyped in 31 red-crowned cranes... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.25.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.25.5
Expression of CD44 in sheep oocytes and preimplantation embryos
Authors: J.V. Luz, A.S. Alc�¢ntara-Neto, R.I.T.P. Batista, J.M.G. Souza, D.I.A. Teixeira, L.M. Melo and V.J.F. Freitas
The CD44 family belongs to a larger group of hyaluronic acid-binding proteins and plays important roles in oocyte maturation, fertilization and preimplantational embryo development. We analyzed the CD44 receptor in sheep oocytes and embryos. Immature oocytes (N = 66) were obtained from a local abattoir; mature oocytes (N = 35).. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.3.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.3.2
Population divergence and peculiar karyoevolutionary trends in the loricariid fish Hypostomus aff. unae from northeastern Brazil
Authors: J.A. Bitencourt, P.R.A.M. Affonso, L. Giuliano-Caetano, P.L.S. Carneiro and A.L. Dias
Loricariidae (Siluriformes, Hypostominae) is one of the most diverse catfish families. In spite of the wide distribution of loricariids in South America, cytogenetic reports are available for only a few species, mostly from southern and southeastern Brazil. We made the first chromosomal analysis of Hypostomus aff. unae from th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.13.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.13.1
1H-MRS before and after resuscitation following selective cerebral ultra-profound hypothermic blood flow occlusion in monkeys
Authors: X.-Q. Niu, X.-X. Zhao, B.-C. Li, Y.-J. Gao, W. Xu, Y.-D. Fan, G.-P. Fu, K. Wang and J. Pu
We investigated the effect of selective cerebral ultra-profound hypothermic blood flow occlusion on brain tissue and cell metabolism to ascertain the efficacy and safety of selective deep hypothermic technologies using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS). The bilateral carotid artery was blocked at room temperature.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.19.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.3
Evaluation of mutagenic, teratogenic, and immunomodulatory effects of Annona nutans hydromethanolic fraction on pregnant mice
Authors: C.A. Gon�§alves, N.L. Silva, M.O. Mauro, N. David, A.L. Cunha-Laura, S.A. Auharek, A.C.D. Monreal, M.C. Vieira, D.B. Silva, F.J.L. Santos, J.M. Siqueira and R.J. Oliveira
Plants such as Annona nutans used in folk medicine have a large number of biologically active compounds with pharmacological and/or toxic potential. Moreover, pregnant women use these plants indiscriminately, mainly in the form of teas, without being aware of the harm that they could cause to the health of the embryo/fetus. Th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.11.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.11.3
A SNP in the 3'-UTR of HSF1 in dairy cattle affects binding of target bta-miR-484
Authors: Q.L. Li, Z.F. Zhang, P. Xia, Y.J. Wang, Z.Y. Wu, Y.H. Jia, S.M. Chang and M.X. Chu
The heat shock transcription factor 1 gene (HSF1) plays a key role in the heat stress response. We previously found a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the 3'-untranslated region (g.4693G>T) of HSF1 that was related to thermo tolerance in Chinese Holstein cattle through association analysis. However, it is not known w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.19.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.18
Genetic polymorphisms in �²-defensin II gene in Amazon sheep from Brazil
Authors: B.B. Souza, E.M. Barbosa, J.S.N. Azevedo, J.E.G. Campelo,L.F.S. Rodrigues, L.M.L. Pinheiro, S.C.B Silva, A.S. Schierholt, P.H. Souza, E.C. Gon�§alves and E. Silva Filho
The northern region of Brazil produces a large number of sheep, with Pará being the largest sheep breeding state in the region. In the Amazon region, livestock production is a challenge due to the high diversity of pathogens affecting humans and animals. Defensins are antimicrobial peptides acting as a first barrier aga.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.19.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.24
Genetic variability in local Brazilian horse lines using microsatellite markers
Authors: A.C.M. Silva, S.R. Paiva, M.S.M. Albuquerque, A.A. Egito, S.A. Santos, F.C. Lima, S.T. Castro, A.S. Mariante, P.S. Correa and C.M. McManus
Genetic variability at 11 microsatellite markers was analyzed in five naturalized/local Brazilian horse breeds or genetic groups. Blood samples were collected from 328 animals of the breeds Campeira (Santa Catarina State), Lavradeira (Roraima State), Pantaneira (Pantanal Mato-Grossense), Mangalarga Marchador (Minas Gerais Stat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.10.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.10.4