Animal Genetics
Variability with altitude of major histocompatibility complex-related microsatellite loci in goats from Southwest China
Authors: G.X. E, Y.F. Huang, Y.J. Zhao and R.S. Na
We aimed to use microsatellite BM1258 loci of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) as an indicator of the influence of genetic diversity of immunity in goats (Dazu Black, Hechuan White, Meigu, and Tibetan goat). In total, 132 animals comprising 50 Dazu Black goats, 24 Hechuan White goats, 34 Meigu goats, and 24 Tibetan goats were examined. Collectiv.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.26
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.26
Cloning and sequence analysis of the coding sequence of �²-actin cDNA from the Chinese alligator and suitable internal reference primers from the �²-actin gene
Authors: H.N. Zhu, S.Z. Zhang, Y.K. Zhou, C.L. Wang and X.B. Wu
β-Actin is an essential component of the cytoskeleton and is stably expressed in various tissues of animals, thus, it is commonly used as an internal reference for gene expression studies. In this study, a 1731-bp fragment of β-actin cDNA from Alligator sinensis was obtained using the homology cloning technique. Sequ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.9.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.9.4
Intestinal lactic acid bacteria from Muscovy duck as potential probiotics that alter adhesion factor gene expression
Authors: Z.L. Xie, D.P. Bai, L.N. Xie, W.N. Zhang, X.H. Huang and Y.F. Huang
The purpose of this study was to assess the suitability of lactic acid bacteria (LABs) isolated from Muscovy duck as a potential probiotic. Isolates were identified by targeted polymerase chain reaction and assessed in vitro for probiotic characteristics such as autoaggregation; surface-charge; hydrophobicity; tolerance to aci.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.9.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.9.15
Haplo-block structure of Southern African village chicken populations inferred using genome-wide SNP data
Authors: K.S. Khanyile, E.F. Dzomba and F.C. Muchadeyi
This study investigated the haplo-block structure, haplotype sharing, and diversity in extensively raised chicken populations of Southern Africa. Two hundred ninety village chickens from Malawi (N = 30), South Africa (N = 132), and Zimbabwe (N = 128) were included in the study, from which 649, 2104, and 2442 haplo-blocks were .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.9.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.9.16
Comparison of dimensionality reduction methods to predict genomic breeding values for carcass traits in pigs
Authors: C.F. Azevedo, M. Nascimento, F.F. Silva, M.D.V. Resende, P.S. Lopes, S.E.F. Guimar�£es and L.S. Gl�³ria
A significant contribution of molecular genetics is the direct use of DNA information to identify genetically superior individuals. With this approach, genome-wide selection (GWS) can be used for this purpose. GWS consists of analyzing a large number of single nucleotide polymorphism markers widely distributed in the genome; h.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.9.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.9.10
Association between CSN3 and BCO2 gene polymorphisms and milk performance traits in the Czech Fleckvieh cattle breed
Authors: P. Bartonova, I. Vrtkova, K. Kaplanova and T. Urban
Daily milk, fat and protein yield and amount of somatic cells in cow milk are very important factors that influence milk performance traits. An association between polymorphisms in the kappa casein (CSN3) gene and milk production, composition and technical properties has been previously reported; however, this type of informat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.27.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.27.4
Effects of various salinities on Na+-K+-ATPase, Hsp70 and Hsp90 expression profiles in juvenile mitten crabs, Eriocheir sinensis
Authors: M. Sun, K. Jiang, F. Zhang, D. Zhang, A. Shen, M. Jiang, X. Shen and L. Ma
Eriocheir sinensis is a euryhaline crab migrating from sea to freshwater habitats during the juvenile stage. We used quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to investigate the gene expression profile of Na+-K+-ATPase, Hsp70 (heat shock protein 70) and Hsp90 in megalopa exposed to salinities of 0, 2, 5, 10, a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.19.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.19.3
Correlation between mandibular gland secretion and cuticular hydrocarbons in them stingless bee Melipona quadrifasciata
Authors: C. Cruz-Landim, M.J. Ferreira-Caliman, L.F. Gracioli-Vitti and R. Zucchi
We investigated whether Melipona quadrifasciata worker mandibular gland secretions contribute directly to their cuticular hydrocarbon profile. The mandibular gland secretion composition and cuticular surface compounds of newly emerged worker bees, nurse bees, and foragers were determined by gas chromatography and mass spectrom.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.19.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.19.2
Quantitative trait loci associated with body weight and abdominal fat traits on chicken chromosomes 3, 5 and 7
Authors: S.Z. Wang, X.X. Hu, Z.P. Wang, X.C. Li, Q.G. Wang, Y.X. Wang, Z.Q. Tang and H. Li
Body weight and abdominal fat traits in meat-type chickens are complex and economically important factors. Our objective was to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for body weight and abdominal fat traits in broiler chickens. The Northeast Agricultural University Resource Population (NEAURP) is a cross between b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.19.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.19.1
Investigations on the genomic diversity of OXA from isolated Acinetobacter baumannii
Authors: Z. Ma, L.Q. Zhou, H. Wang and L.P. Luo
We distinguished the four OXA-type carbapenemase subgroup alleles present in 120 strains of Acinetobacter baumannii by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and investigated the distributions of the OXA subgroups in clinically isolated samples. Amplification of the OXA genes blaOXA-23, blaOXA-24, blaOXA-51, and blaOXA-58 was performed by multiplex PCR. An.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.36
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.36