Animal Genetics
Effect of the halothane genotype on intramuscular fat deposition in swine.
Authors: L.R. Alves, R.C. Antunes, R.B. Andrade, A.A. Storti, S.L.B. Reis, L.G. Carrazza, C.F. Osava and N.V. Costa
Intramuscular fat (IMF) content has been identified as an important factor in determining the quality of pork. Previous studies have suggested that IMF deposition may be associated with the presence of the halothane (HAL) gene. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the HAL gene on IMF deposition in crossbred pigs of comme.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.January.21.4
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.January.21.4
Quick method for identifying horse (Equus caballus) and donkey (Equus asinus) hybrids
Authors: M.M. Franco, J.B.F. Santos, A.S. Mendon�§a, T.C.F. Silva, R.C. Antunes and E.O. Melo
The domestication of the Equus genus 5000-6000 years ago has influenced the history of human civilization. As soon as horse and donkey species had been domesticated, they were crossbred, producing humanity’s first documented attempt at animal genome manipulation. Since then, the mule (male donkey x female horse) and the reciprocal cross (the hinny, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038895
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038895
Effects of Varroa destructor on temperature and humidity conditions and expression of energy metabolism genes in infested honeybee colonies
Authors: C.S. Hou, B.B. Li, S. Deng and Q.Y. Diao
Varroa destructor mites pose an increasing global threat to the apicultural industry and agricultural ecology; however, the issue of whether certain environmental factors reflect the level of mite infection is far from resolved. Here, a wireless sensor network (WSN) system was used to examine how V. destructor, which has vital impacts on honeybee (Apis me.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038997
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038997
N-nitrosodiethylamine genotoxicity evaluation: a cytochrome P450 induction study in rat hepatocytes
Authors: C.A.F. Aiub, G. Gadermaier, I.O. Silva, I. Felzenszwalb, L.F.R. Pinto, F. Ferreira and P. Eckl
In rats, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) induces tumors mainly in the liver. This could be because various enzymes are responsible for the metabolic activation of NDEA, besides the hepatic NDEA metabolizing enzyme, CYP2E1. We examined NDEA genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in primary cultures of female rat hepatocytes; we also looked.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.5.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.5.4
Aquaporin 4 inhibition decreased synthesis of cytokines by acetazolamide in the hippocampus of rats with pentrazol-induced chronic epilepsy
Authors: H. Yu, G.L. Qi, J. Wang, L. Chen, Z. Deng, Y.S. Zhao, S.S. Lei and X.Q. Zhu
Epilepsy refers to a clinical syndrome generated by spontaneous seizures in the central nervous system. Epilepsy triggers a complex pathological process including inflammatory response and aquaporin 4 (AQP4) increase. It has been reported that AQP4 helps to enhance the immunological function of the central nervous system in pathological conditions, but th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15039012
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15039012
Use of bone mesenchymal stem cells to treat rats with acute liver failure
Authors: S.F. Yuan, T. Jiang, L.H. Sun, R.J. Zheng, G.Q. Cao, N.Z. Ahat and Y.X. Zhang
This study aimed to isolate mesenchymal stem cells from bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), determine their therapeutic potential for treating rats with acute liver failure (ALF), further explore the factors that induce liver failure mechanisms, and elucidate the role of bone marrow stem cell therapy and BMSCs on liver homing.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.April.30.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.30.10
Molecular traceability of beef from synthetic Mexican bovine breeds
Authors: R. RodrÃ?Âguez-RamÃ?Ârez, A. Arana, L. Alfonso, A.F. GonzÃ?¡lez-CÃ?³rdova, G. Torrescano, I. Guerrero Legarreta, and B. Vallejo-Cordoba
Traceability ensures a link between carcass, quarters or cuts of beef and the individual animal or the group of animals from which they are derived. Meat traceability is an essential tool for successful identification and recall of contaminated products from the market during a food crisis. Meat traceability is also extremely .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.6.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.6.1
Genetic analysis of the Venezuelan Criollo horse
Authors: E.G. Cothran, J.L. Canelon, C. Luis, E. Conant and R. Juras
Various horse populations in the Americas have an origin in Spain; they are remnants of the first livestock introduced to the continent early in the colonial period (16th and 17th centuries). We evaluated genetic variability within the Venezuelan Criollo horse and its relationship with other horse breeds. We observed high leve.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.7.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.7.1
Lactoferrin mRNA expression in mouse mammary glands during pregnancy and lactation
Authors: H.P. Li, X.L. Jiao, X.J. Wang, F.T. Liu, H.S. Zhu, Y.Y. Wang and G.Y. Yang
Lactoferrin (Lf) is an iron-binding glycoprotein that is produced by mucosal epithelial cells in mammals. Lf has non-immune natural defense functions and biological functions in addition to and distinct from its role in regulating inflammatory responses. Lf also improved some physiological a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.July.2.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.July.2.4
New roles of filopodia and podosomes in the differentiation and fusion process of osteoclasts
Authors: R.L. Song, X.Z. Liu, J.Q. Zhu, J.M. Zhang, Q. Gao, H.Y. Zhao, A.Z. Sheng, Y. Yuan, J.H. Gu, H. Zou, Q.C. Wang and Z.P. Liu
The cytoskeleton mediates various cellular processes such as differentiation and fusion, including in the filopodia and podosomes. However, apart from cell migration and formation of the sealing zone, little is known regarding the changes and related regulatory mechanisms of the cytoskeleton and additional roles of the filopod.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.July.2.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.July.2.7