Animal Genetics
Comparison of random regression models to estimate genetic parameters for milk production in Guzerat (Bos indicus) cows
Authors: D.J.A. Santos M.G.C.D. Peixoto R.R. Aspilcueta Borquis R.S. Verneque J.C.C. Panetto H. Tonhati
Random regression models have been widely used to estimate genetic parameters that influence milk production in Bos taurus breeds, and more recently in B. indicus breeds. With the aim of finding appropriate random regression model to analyze milk yield, different parametric functions were compared, applied to 20,524 test-day milk yield records of 2816 fir.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.January.24.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.24.6
SNP detection using RNA-sequences of candidate genes associated with puberty in cattle
Authors: S.J. Coleman, S.E. Speidel, R.M. Enns, A. Islas-Trejo, J.F. Medrano, S.S. Moore, M.R.S. Fortes, L.T. Nguyen, B. Venus, I.S.D.P. Diaz,F.R.P. Souza, L.F.S. Fonseca, F. Baldi, L.G. Albuquerque, M.G. Thomas, H.N. Oliveira
Fertility traits, such as heifer pregnancy, are economically important in cattle production systems, and are therefore, used in genetic selection programs. The aim of this study was to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) using RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq) data from ovary, uterus, endometrium, pituitary gland, hypothala.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019522
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019522
Isolation and characterization of white and brown adipocytes in Kunming mice
Authors: Y.W. Nie*, P. Zhang*, J. Zhang, H.Y. Liang, M. Wang, B. Dai, H. Liangand D.J. Liu
White adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue play critical roles in controlling energy homeostasis and the development of obesity and diabetes. We isolated mouse white adipocytes from inguinal white fat tissues and brown adipocytes from interscapular brown fat tissues, and employed a variety of approaches, including immunofluorescent staining, quantitati.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017355
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017355
Polymorphisms in FGFBP1 and FGFBP2 genes associated with carcass and meat quality traits in chickens
Authors: A.M. FelÃ?Âcio C. Boschiero J.C.C. Balieiro M.C. Ledur J.B.S. Ferraz A.S.A.M.T. Moura L.L. Coutinho
In the past, the focus of broiler breeding programs on yield and carcass traits improvement led to problems related to meat quality. Awareness of public concern for quality resulted in inclusion of meat quality traits in the evaluation process. Nevertheless, few genes associated with meat quality attributes are known. Previous studies mapped quantitative .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.January.24.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.24.13
Development of microsatellite markers for the Neotropical endemic Brazilian Guanabara frog, Euparkerella brasiliensis, through 454 shotgun pyrosequencing
Authors: L.A. Fusinatto S. Lopes A. Silva-Ferreira J. Alexandrino C.F.B. Haddad C.F.D. Rocha F. Sequeira
The new-generation 454 GS-FLX Titanium pyrosequencing was used to isolate microsatellite markers for the Brazilian Guanabara frog, Euparkerella brasiliensis, an Atlantic forest endemic species. Three multiplex polymerase chain reaction sets were optimized for genotyping of 11 polymorphic (di- and tetranucleotide) microsatellite markers. Genetic diversity .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.January.24.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.24.15
Association of T1740C polymorphism of L-FABP with meat quality traits in Junmu No. 1 white swine
Authors: Y.H. Zhang L.S. Dai T.H. Ma S.Z. Wang J. Guo F.J. Li S.M. Zhang B.X. Sun D.F. Liu Y. Gao J.B. Zhang
This study was designed to investigate a single nucleotide polymorphism in intron 1 of the liver fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) gene in 156 Junmu No. 1 white swine using PCR-single-strand conformational polymorphism. The association between the polymorphism and meat quality traits was also studied. The cloning and sequencing results indicated that th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.January.30.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.30.9
Therapeutic effect of Pleurotus eryngii cellulose on experimental fatty liver in rats
Authors: J.F. Huang, T. Zhan, X.L. Yu, Q.A. He, W.J. Huang, L.Z. Lin,Y.T. Du and Y.T. Pan
The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic effect of Pleurotus eryngii cellulose on experimental fatty liver in rats. Rats were fed high-fat fodder to establish a rat fatty liver model, and were then fed different concentrations of Pleurotus eryngii cellulose for six weeks. Lipitor was used as a positive control. Measured levels of alanine amino.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017805
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017805
Internal phloem in an interspecific hybrid of cassava, an indicator of breeding value for drought resistance
Authors: D. Graciano-Ribeiro, D.Y.C. Hashimoto, L.C. Nogueira, D. Teodoro, S.F. Miranda and N.M.A. Nassar
We examined the stem anatomy of Manihot esculenta Crantz and its hybrid with M. oligantha Pax. Cross-sections were stained with safranin-alcian blue. Manihot esculenta and its hybrid were found to have the same vascular structure in bicollateral bundles with internal phloem, which has been associated with drought resistance in.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr629
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr629
Oropharyngeal dysphagia and language delay in partial trisomy 9p: case report
Authors: N.F. Rossi, A.R. Gatto, P.C. Cola, D.H. Souza, D. Moretti-Ferreira and C.M. Giacheti
The phenotype of partial trisomy 9p includes global developmental delay, microcephaly, bulbous nose, downturned oral commissures, malformed ears, hypotonia, and severe cognitive and language disorders. We present a case report and a comparative review of clinical findings on this condition, focusing on speech-language developm.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr621
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr621
Desmoglein 4 diversity and correlation analysis with coat color in goat
Authors: G.X. E1, Y.J. Zhao1, Y.H. Ma2, G.L. Cao3, J.N. He4, R.S. Na1, Z.Q. Zhao1,C.D. Jiang1, J.H. Zhang1, S. Arlvd5, L.P. Chen1, X.Y. Qiu1, W. Hu1 and Y.F. Huang1
Desmoglein 4 (DSG4) has an important role in the development of wool traits in domestic animals. The full-length DSG4 gene, which contains 3918 bp, a complete open-reading-frame, and encodes a 1040-amino acid protein, was amplified from Liaoning cashmere goat. The sequence was compared with that of DSG4 from other animals and the results show that the DSG.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017814
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017814