Animal Genetics
Effect of sphingosine-1-phosphate and myoblast transplantation on rat acute myocardial infarction
Authors: H. Yu1, P.L. Chen2, Y. Zhao1, X. Gu3, W. He1 and Z. Gong2
In this study, we investigated the effects of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) combined with myoblast transplantation on the treatment of acute myocardial infarction and provided a foundation for its clinical application. A rat model of acute myocardial infarction was established by ligating the anterior descending branch of the coronary artery. Serum-free m.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.4
Photoperiod regulates the differential expression of KiSS-1 and GPR54 in various tissues and sexes of striped hamster
Authors: S.N. Li, H.L. Xue, Q. Zhang, J.H. Xu, S. Wang, L. Chen and L.X. Xu
In order to investigate how photoperiod affects the expression of KiSS-1/G-protein-coupled receptor 54 (GPR54), the hypothalamus, the ovaries and testicles of the striped hamster were studied following photoperiod treatment and melatonin injection. We found that the melatonin concentration in the blood of the striped hamster was consistent with the treate.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.10
Development of FQ-PCR method to determine the level of ADD1 expression in fatty and lean pigs
Authors: J.X. Cui1,2, W. Chen2 and Y.Q. Zeng2
To determine how adipocyte determination and differentiation factor 1 (ADD1), a gene involved in the determination of pork quality, is regulated in Laiwu and Large pigs, we used TaqMan fluorescence quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (FQ-PCR) to detect differential expression in the longissimus muscle of Laiwu (fatty) and Large White (lean) p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.13
Linking lignocellulosic dietary patterns with gut microbial Enterotypes of Tsaitermes ampliceps and comparison with Mironasutitermes shangchengensis
Authors: L.-J. Su1, Y.-Q. Liu1, H. Liu1, Y. Wang1, Y. Li1, H.-M. Lin2, F.-Q. Wang1,3and A.-D. Song1,3
saitermes ampliceps (lower termites) and Mironasutitermes shangchengensis (higher termites) are highly eusocial insects that thrive on recalcitrant lignocellulosic diets through nutritional symbioses with gut dwelling prokaryotes and eukaryotes. We used denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and a 16S rRNA clone library to investigate i) how microbial co.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.16
In vivo and in vitro inhibitory action of 17�²-estradiol and environmental estrogen 4-nonylphenol on gonad-inhibiting hormone (GIH) expression in the eyestalks of Litopenaeus vannamei
Authors: G.L. Li*, H.P. Chen*, S.P. Deng, M. Ye, S. Jiang, S.F. Chan and C.H. Zhu
The gonad-inhibiting hormone (GIH) belongs to a neuropeptide family synthesized and released in an X-organ sinus gland complex of crustacean eyestalks. GIH inhibits crustacean ovarian maturation by suppressing vitellogenin (Vtg) synthesis, whereas estrogen is responsible for the stimulation of vitellogenesis (not established). In this study, the effects o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.25
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.25
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and matrix metalloproteinase-3 expression in the serum and joint fluid of a reversible osteoarthritis rabbit model
Authors: X.Q. Chu1*, J.J. Wang2*, L.D. Dou1 and G. Zhao1
The main pathological characteristic of osteoarthritis (OA) is cartilage damage. We explored cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) changes during articular cartilage injury and repair. Rabbits were randomly divided into the following: a blank control group; groups M1, M2, and M3, in which breaking was performed .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.13.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.13.4
High genetic variability and polychromatism in Pachycoris torridus (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae)
Authors: T.S. Souza-Firmino1, K.C.C. Alevi2, L.L.V. Pereira1, E.R.S. Souza1, F.C.S. J�ºnior1, C.A. Banho1, G.O. Carmo1 and M.M. Itoyama1
The stink bug Pachycoris torridus is listed among the most polyphagous insects in the world and it is a major pest of diverse crops, in particular the physic nut Jatropha curcas, which is used as a raw material for biodiesel production. A peculiar characteristic of this species is its high phenotypic variability, a characteristic that makes identification.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.13.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.13.14
Expression of B7-H3 in cancer tissue during osteosarcoma progression in nude mice
Authors: S.J. Yin, W.J. Wang and J.Y. Zhang
Immune cells might participate in the ontogenesis of osteosarcoma. B7-H3 is a new discovered T cell co-stimulatory molecule that was found to be overexpressed in malignant tumors. We aimed to investigate the dynamic expression level of B7-H3 in nude mice with osteosarcoma. A nude mouse osteosarcoma model was successfully established. B7-H3 expression and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.13.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.13.9
Development of transcript-associated microsatellite markers in Ancherythoculter nigrocauda and cross-amplification in Culter alburnus
Authors: Y. Sun1,2, Q. Li1, G. Wang1, D. Zhu1, J. Chen1 and P. Li1
Twenty-eight polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed from the transcriptome of Ancherythoculter nigrocauda. These loci were used to characterize the genotypes of 48 individuals. The observed number of alleles per locus ranged from 5 to 11, with an average of 7.7. Expected and observed heterozygosities ranged from 0.437 to 0.978 and from 0.373 to.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.13.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.13.12
Effect of all-trans retinoic acids (ATRA) on the expression of �±-smooth muscle actin (�±-SMA) in the lung tissues of rats with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Authors: Y. Xin1, J.-Q. Lv1, Y.-Z. Wang2, J. Zhang1 and X. Zhang1
The effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in rats with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) was studied, and the mechanism of the effect of ATRA on PAH was proposed. Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into normal control, monocrotaline (MCT) model, and ATRA [30 mg/(kg.day)]intervent.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.13.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.13.15