Animal Genetics
Influence of paeoniflorin on intracellular calcium ion concentration in the sphincter of Oddi of hypercholesterolemic rabbits
Authors: F. Wang, C.-M. Wang, J.-D. Liu and Y.-T. Wang
This study aimed to investigate the influence of hypercholesterolemia (HC) on intracellular calcium ion concentration in the sphincter of Oddi (SO) of rabbits and the influence of paeoniflorin on intracellular calcium ion concentration in the hypercholesterolemic rabbit SO. Sixteen purebred New Zealand rabbits were randomly di.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.July.4.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.July.4.15
Polymorphisms in the DGAT1 gene in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in the Amazon
Authors: C.S. Silva, E. Silva Filho, A.S. Matos, A.S. Schierholt, M.R. Costa, L.C. Marques, J.S. Costa, R.L. Sales, M.R. Figueir�³ and J.R.F Marques
Water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) are quite well adapted to climatic conditions in the Amazon, and in this biome, they are noted for the considerable amount of meat and milk they produce and how hard they are able to work. Because of a lack of research dedicated to improving the rearing of buffaloes in the Amazon, the objective of this study was to geneti.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038720
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038720
Identification of SNPs in growth-related genes in Colombian creole cattle
Authors: R. Martinez, J.F. Rocha, D. Bejarano, Y. Gomez, Y. Abuabara and J. Gallego
Colombian creole cattle have important adaptation traits related to heat tolerance and reproductive and productive efficiency. Romosinuano (ROMO) and Blanco Orejinegro (BON) are the most common breeds used by Colombian cattle breeders. Growth traits are of prime importance in these animals, which are mainly raised for beef production. Genes encoding growt.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038762
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038762
Distribution of constitutive heterochromatin in Pachycoris torridus (Hemiptera, Scutelleridae) with different chromatic patterns
Authors: T.S. Souza-Firmino, K.C.C. Alevi, L.L.V. Pereira, E.R.S. Souza, F.C.S. J�ºnior,C.A. Banho, G.O. Carmo, M.M. Itoyama
The stink bug Pachycoris torridus is a pest of great agricultural importance due to its records on culture of physic nut (Jatropha curcas), which is the raw material for biodiesel production. An interesting feature of this insect is its high phenotypic variability, a characteristic that resulted in it being classified as a new.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.26
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.26
Homologous recombination between HERVs causes duplications in the AZFa region of men accidentally exposed to cesium-137 in Goi�¢nia
Authors: J.T. Arruda1, D.M. Silva1,2, C.C. Silva1,2, K.K.V.O. Moura1 and A.D. da Cruz1,2
In September 1987, in Goiânia, Brazil, one of the most serious radiological accidents occurred at a radiation therapy unit involving a source of cesium-137. The current study examined the occurrence of possible germline mutations at the AZF region of the exposed men and in their male offspring. Genomic DNA samples of 16 individuals were analyzed for.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel chicken gene named grni
Authors: Y. Hua, D.Y. Hui, Z.H. Rong and T. Cheng
The full-length cDNA sequence of a novel expressed sequence tag (GenBank accession No. HQ184338) that was differentially expressed during Newcastle disease virus (NDV) infection in chickens was cloned from the chicken spleen by a rapid amplification of cDNA ends assay. This gene was further analyzed using bioinformatic methods.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.21.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.21.6
Regulation of human alpha-globin gene expression and alpha-thalassemia
Authors: D.M. Ribeiro and M.F. Sonati
Hemoglobin and globin genes are important models for studying protein and gene structure, function and regulation. We reviewed the main aspects of regulation of human α-globin synthesis, encoded by two adjacent genes (α2 and α1) clustered on chromosome 16. Their expression is controlled mainly by a regulatory element located 40 kb upstre.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr472
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr472
Biological characteristics and mating type distribution of Phytophthora capsici from China
Authors: Y. Du, Z.-H. Gong, G.-Z. Liu, G.-X. Chai and C. Li
Phytophthora capsici from seven provinces of China were investigated for their mating type, hyphal growth, zoospore production, and virulence. All of the morphological characteristics and the results of polymerase chain reaction confirmed that these isolates were indeed Phytophthora capsici. The test of mating type showed that.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.21.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.21.7
A molecular study on the evolution of a subtype B variant frequently found in Brazil
Authors: M.E. Pinto1, C.G. Schrago1, A.B. Miranda2 and C.A.M. Russo1
In spite of the remarkable diversity of HIV-1 env genes, several amino acids are extremely conserved, probably due to functional constraints. One example is the proline found at the second position of the GPGR motif. Several viruses, however, bear substitutions at this site, for instance, GWGR subtype B variant. GWGR viruses are described in Brazil since .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr383
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr383
Species identification of Malayan Gaur, Kedah-Kelantan and Bali cattle using polymerase chain reaction-restricted fragment length polymorphism
Authors: S.M.N. Romaino, Z.A. Fazly-Ann, S.S. Loo, M.M. Hafiz, M.D. Hafiz, M.I. Iswadi, P. Kashiani, M.K.A. Rosli, S.M.F. Syed-Shabthar, B.M. Md-Zain and O. Abas-Mazni
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a useful genetic marker that can be used for species identification. The cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene is a suitable mtDNA candidate gene for use in phylogenetic analyses due to its sequence variability, which makes it appropriate for comparisons at the subspecies, species, and genus levels. This study.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.21.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.21.8