Animal Genetics
Characterization of eight novel microsatellite markers in the green-lipped mussel Perna viridis (Mytilidae)
Authors: Y.Y. Cao Z.B. Li Q.H. Li X.J. Chen L. Chen G. Dai
The green lipped mussel, also known as the Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) is a fast reproducing and valuable food source, but it is also considered an invasive species and can clog and damage pipes and marine equipment. Eight novel polymorphic microsatellite loci for P. viridis were isolated and characterized. Microsatellite polymorphism was evaluated.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.February.7.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.7.4
Microsatellite markers for genetic studies of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
Authors: V.A.C. Pavinato S. Martinelli P.F. de Lima M.I. Zucchi C. Omoto
We developed six microsatellite markers for the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). The SSR loci were isolated with enriched genomic library protocol by using native individuals as a genome source for markers. These loci were characterized in 48 individuals and they were tested for the ability to identify candidate migrants excha.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.February.8.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.8.1
Polymorphisms of the bovine growth differentiation factor 9 gene associated with superovulation performance in Chinese Holstein cows
Authors: K.Q. Tang W.C. Yang S.J. Li L.-G. Yang
Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) belongs to the transforming growth factor Ã?² superfamily and plays a critical role in ovarian follicular development and ovulation rate. We examined the bovine GDF9 gene polymorphism and analyzed its association with superovulation performance. Based on the sequence of the bovine GDF9 gene, six pairs of primers were d.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.February.8.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.8.3
Multivariate analysis of test-day and total milk yield in goats
Authors: N. Irano, A.B. Bignardi, F. Baldi, M.L. Santana Jr, I.A.M.A. Teixeira, H. Tonhati and L.G. Albuquerque
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for 305-day cumulative milk yield (MY305) and its association with test-day milk yield (TDMY) in Saanen and Alpine goats in order to provide information that allows the use of TDMY as selection criteria. This was done using standard multi-trait and reduced rank models. Data from 1157 lactation.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.28.34
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.28.34
Genetic diversity and assessment of 23 microsatellite markers for parentage testing of Santa In�ªs hair sheep in Brazil
Authors: C.A. Souza, S.R. Paiva, C.M. McManus, H.C. Azevedo, A.S. Mariante and D. Grattapaglia
Santa Inês is the most common hair sheep breed in Brazil and probably has the highest genetic diversity among sheep breeds in this country. Successful breeding programs for Brazilian sheep breeds are not common for various reasons, including a lack of control of parentage in the flocks. We developed an allele frequency d.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.May.8.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.8.4
Four SNPs of insulin-induced gene 1 associated with growth and carcass traits in Qinchuan cattle in China
Authors: Y. Liu, X.L. Liu, H. He and Y.L. Gu
The insulin-induced gene 1 (Insig-1) is a regulator of lipid metabolism and plays an important role in the sterol-mediated regulation of SREBP, SCAP and HMG-CoA reductase. We used PCR-RFLP and DNA sequencing to detect polymorphisms of the Insig-1 gene in 215 individuals of the Qinchuan cattle breed. Four SNPs [4366(A>G), 45.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.May.8.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.8.3
Polymorphic microsatellite loci for Japanese Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius)
Authors: L. Lin, L. Zhu, S.-F. Liu, Q.-S. Tang, Y.-Q. Su and Z.-M. Zhuang
We isolated and characterized 21 polymorphic microsatellite loci in Japanese Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) using a (GT)13-enriched genomic library. Forty individuals were collected from Qingdao, China. We found 3 to 24 alleles per locus, with a mean of 8.8. The observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.May.8.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.8.2
Genotypic and allelic frequencies of gene polymorphisms associated with meat tenderness in Nellore beef cattle
Authors: M.E. Carvalho, J.P. Eler, M.N. Bonin, F.M. Rezende, F.H. Biase, F.V. Meirelles, L.C.A. Regitano, L.L. Coutinho, J.C.C. Balieiro and J.B.S. Ferraz
The objectives of this study were to characterize the allelic and genotypic frequencies of polymorphisms in the µ-calpain and calpastatin genes, and to assess their association with meat tenderness and animal growth in Nellore cattle. We evaluated 605 Nellore animals at 24 months of age, on average, at slaughter. The pol.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16018957
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16018957
Effect of high-intensity exercise on interleukin-15 expression in rabbit synovia
Authors: Y.H. Wang, X.D. Li, W.B. Zhu and G.F. Sun
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of high-intensity exercise on interleukin-15 (IL-15) expression in rabbit synovia. We utilized 24 New Zealand white rabbits, which were randomly divided equally into high-intensity exercise and control groups. The former were forced to run for 60 min/day over 4 weeks at the speed of 30 m/min. The histo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.29.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.29.5
Polyandrous behavior in an overexploited giant South American turtle (Podocnemis expansa) population in Central Amazon, Brazil
Authors: C. Fantin, J. Morais, R. Botero-Arias, C. Ara�ºjo, C. Camillo and I.P. Farias
The aim of the present study was to investigate the reproductive behavior of the giant Amazon River turtle (Podocnemis expansa) in the Amazon. This was carried out by estimating the degree of polymorphism in five DNA microsatellites in a sample of 359 hatchlings from 12 nests in the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Rese.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019537
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019537