Animal Genetics
Dynamic comparison ofgeneticdiversity in a Small Tail Han sheep population using meta-analysis
Authors: G.X. E1, Y.F. Huang1, Y.J. Zhao1, J.N. He2, N. Liu2, T. Zhong3, Y.H. Ma4, X.Y. Qiu1 and L.P. Chen1
The aim of this research was to identify the dynamic diversity of Small Tail Han sheep in its main producing areas between different years, and provide a basis for a breeding and genetic resources conservation strategy. For this purpose, 15 microsatellites were genotyped for Small Tail Han Sheep sampled in 2014 from Heze, China, and a comparative analysis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.24
Gene expression profiles in the pituitary glands of Sichuan White geese during prelaying and laying periods
Authors: G.L. Gao, X.Z. Zhao, Q. Li, J. Su and Q.G. Wang
To better understand the molecular mechanism(s) underlying egg-laying in Sichuan white geese, the profiles of genes in the pituitary gland were investigated during the prelaying and laying periods. Total RNA was extracted from the pituitary glands of geese during prelaying or laying periods and cDNA was generated. After sequen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.19.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.19.7
Complete mitochondrial genome and codon usage of the Nepalese whiskered bat Myotis muricola (Vespertilionidae)
Authors: K.B. Yoon and Y.C. Park
We sequenced and characterized the complete mitogenome of the Nepalese whiskered bat Myotis muricola (Vespertilionidae) to provide more data for comparative mitogenomics and codon usage in the genus Myotis (Vespertilionidae). The mitogenome of M. muricola is a circular molecule of 17,224 bp, consisting of a control region and a conserved set of 37 genes c.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.27
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.27
Protective effects of folic acid against central nervous system neurotoxicity induced by lead exposure in rat pups
Authors: F.S. Quan, X.F. Yu, Y. Gao and W.Z. Ren
Recent studies found folic acid is associated with lower blood lead (Pb) levels, and folate deficient children are more susceptible to the negative cognitive effects of Pb. This study evaluated the protective effects of folate supplementation against Pb exposure in rat pups and the mechanisms of protection. A total of 72 rats .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.16.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.16.13
Determination of the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells to differentiate into mouse nucleus pulposus cells in vitro
Authors: K. Liu, Z. Chen, X.W. Luo, G.Q. Song, P. Wang, X.D. Li, M. Zhao,X.W. Han, Y.G. Bai, Z.L. Yang and G. Feng
We determined the potential for induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to differentiate into nucleus pulposus (NP)-like cells in mice. iPS cells were generated from tail-tip fibroblasts. We used a pellet culture model with the aim of determining the applicability of iPS cell-based therapy to intervertebral disc degeneration (IVD.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.16.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.16.6
Swine leukocyte antigen class II genes (SLA-DRA, SLA-DRB1, SLA-DQA, SLA-DQB1) polymorphism and genotyping in Guizhou minipigs
Authors: Z.Z. Liu, J.H. Xia, L.L. Xin, Z.G. Wang, L. Qian, S.G. Wu, S.L. Yang and K. Li
The swine leukocyte antigen (SLA) complex harbors highly polymorphic gene clusters encoding glycoproteins that are involved in responses to vaccines, infectious disease, and production performance. Pigs with well-defined SLA class II genes are useful for the study of disease, immunology, and vaccines. In this study, we analyze.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.30.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.30.1
Genetic variations in the UTR of genes related to molting in Eriocheir sinensis
Authors: X.G. Gao, H.S. Pu, C.B. He, X.B. Bao and W.D. Liu
Crab grows by periodic molting, which is controlled by molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) and ecdysteroids. Untranslated regions (UTRs) play crucial roles in the posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression. In this study, using crab collected from Changjiang (Yangtze), Huanghe (Yellow), Liaohe, and Yalujiang rivers, 33 haplot.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.16.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.16.14
Genetic differentiation of Octopus minor (Mollusca, Cephalopoda) off the northern coast of China as revealed by amplified fragment length polymorphisms
Authors: J.M. Yang, G.H. Sun, X.D. Zheng, L.H. Ren, W.J. Wang, G.R. Li, B.C. Sun
Octopus minor (Sasaki, 1920) is an economically important cephalopod that is found in the northern coastal waters of China. In this study, we investigated genetic differentiation in fishery populations using amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs). A total of 150 individuals were collected from five locations: Dalian (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.13
Protective effect of interleukin-10 and recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor-2 on ventilation-induced lung injury in rats
Authors: J.Y. Wu, Z.H. Xiong, G.Z. Xiong, F.Q. Ding, J. Lei, S. Lu, Y. Li, G.M. He, L.L. Zhao and Z.J. Liu
A rat model of ventilation-induced lung injury (VILI) during anesthesia was generated to investigate the potential role and possible mechanism of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor-2 (rhKGF-2) in protecting anesthetized rats against VILI. A total of 50 male SD rats were randomly divided int.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.16
Association of Hsp60 expression with damage to rat myocardial cells exposed to heat stress in vivo and in vitro..
Authors: Y.F. Cheng1, J.R. Sun1, H.B. Chen1, A. Abdelnasir1, S. Tang1, N. Kemper2, J. Hartung2 and E.D. Bao1.
To investigate the protective role of Hsp60 against stress damage and its role in the sudden death of stressed animals, changes in the levels of Hsp60 protein and hsp60 mRNA of myocardial cells in vivo and in vitro were studied. In addition, the relationship between Hsp60 expression and heat-induced damage was also studied. Rats were exposed to a temperat.. Read More»
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