Animal Genetics
Novel non-synonymous polymorphisms in the COX-1 gene in Turkish pediatric patients with cardiovascular anomalies
Authors: Coskun, Y. Colkesen, F. Ayik A. Berdeli and Y. Atay
Variation in the gene encoding cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) is involved in the process of aspirin resistance. This study investigated the genetic variations in the COX-1 gene. The 4 coding regions of the human COX-1 gene in 90 pediatric patients (median age of 6.5 months, 55% males) with cardiovascular anomalies were screened using DNA sequencing. Twenty codi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.10
Polymorphism of the inhibin �²A gene and its relationship with superovulation traits in Chinese Holstein cows
Authors: W.C. Yang, S.J. Li, L. Chen and L.G. Yang
Inhibin is a major regulator of secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone, which is involved in follicular development and regulation of steroidogenesis in females. The objectives of this study were to detect polymorphisms of the bovine inhibin beta-A subunit (INHβA) gene and to evaluate its associations with superovulato.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.11
Development and characterization of novel SSR markers in Siniperca kneri Garman
Authors: M. Yang, H.Z. Zheng, X.-F. Liang, C.X. Tian, Y.Q. Dou, K.C. Zhu and Y.C. Yuan
In this study, 37 transcriptome-derived simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and 18 genomic SSR markers were developed and characterized in the Chinese perch, Siniperca kneri Garman. The average allele number per locus was 5.1 (range: 2-8) for transcriptome-derived SSRs and 3.8 (range: 2-5) for genomic SSRs. The avera.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.24.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.24.18
Mapping quantitative trait loci for the lysozyme level and immunoglobulin G blocking percentage of classical swine fever virus
Authors: X. Lu, Y.F. Gong, J.F. Liu, Y. Liu and Q. Zhang
Increased disease resistance through improved general immune capacity would be beneficial for the welfare and productivity of farm animals. Classical swine fever (CSF) is a contagious disease in farm animals. The immunoglobulin G (IgG) blocking percentage of CSF virus (CSFV) in serum is an essential diagnostic parameter in vet.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.13
B chromosome prevalence and physical mapping of 18S rDNA and H4 histone sites in the grasshopper Xyleus discoideus angulatus (Romaleidae)
Authors: C.B. Machado, L.C. Silva Neto, V. Loreto and M.J. Souza
We sampled 11 natural populations of the grasshopper Xyleus discoideus angulatus in Northeastern Brazil to analyze B chromosome frequency and meiotic behavior. We observed a single large B chromosome, resembling the X chromosome, in 29 of the 402 specimens. Eight of the 11 populations had B chromosomes, with a rather .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.26.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.26.4
Differential expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor �³, fatty acid synthase, and hormone-sensitive lipase in fat-tailed and thin-tailed sheep breeds
Authors: X.C. Xu,B.B. Li,X. Wei,Y.X. Yang,X.L. Wang,Y.L. Chen
Tail fat content affects meat quality, and it varies in different sheep breeds. Theoretically, lipid metabolism contributes to variation in tail fat content. Tail length, tail width, and tail girth were measured in live Tong sheep (with both short fat tail and long fat tail), Shaanbei fine wool sheep (long thin tail), Tan shee.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.14
Polymorphisms associated with egg number at 300 days of age in chickens
Authors: H.P. Xu, H. Zeng, D.X. Zhang, X.L. Jia, C.L. Luo, M.X. Fang, Q.H. Nie and X.Q. Zhang
We looked for variations that could be associated with chicken egg number at 300 days of age (EN300) in seven genes of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, including gonadotrophin-releasing hormone-I (GnRH-I), GnRH receptor (GnRHR), neuropeptide Y (NPY), dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2), vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP),.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.3.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.3.5
Diversity of arthropod community in transgenic poplar-cotton ecosystems
Authors: D.J. Zhang,Z.Y. Lu,J.X. Liu,C.L. Li, M.S. Yang
Poplar-cotton agro-ecosystems are the main agricultural planting modes of plain cotton fields in China. Here, we performed a systematic survey of the diversity and population of arthropod communities in four different combination of poplar-cotton eco-systems, including I) non-transgenic poplar and non-transgenic cotton fields;.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.23
Identification and expression analysis of the Broad-Complex core protein isoform 6 (BR-C Z6) gene in the giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon (Penaeidae: Decapoda)
Authors: A. Buaklin, S. Klinbunga and P. Mensveta
Broad-Complex (BR-C) is an early ecdysone-responsive gene encoding a family of zinc-finger transcription factors that function during metamorphosis in insects. We identified two full-length cDNAs of BR-C Z6 in the giant tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). They were 2422 and 2060 bp in length, containing open reading frames of 1440.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
Bombyx mori pylorus infection by Alphabaculovirus
Authors: M.P.D. Baggio, L.F.C. Ribeiro, S.A. Vessaro-Silva and R.M.C. Brancalh�£o
Alphabaculovirus is an entomopathogenic virus genus that infects Bombyx mori, which is known as the Bombyx mori multiple nucleopolyedrovirus (BmMNPV). This virus is polyorganotrophic, and a series of tissues are known as targets; however, there is currently no information regarding infection in the p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.April.3.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.3.3