Animal Genetics
Candidate genes for production traits in Nelore beef cattle
Authors: P.C. Tizioto S.L. Meirelles R.R. Tulio A.N. Rosa M.M. Alencar S.R. Medeiros F. Siqueira G.L.D. Feij�³ L.O.C. Silva R.A.A. Torres J�ºnior L.C.A. Regitano
Meat quality is an important trait for the beef industry. Backfat thickness, ribeye area, and shear force are traits measured late in life, and the investigation of molecular markers associated with these traits can help breeding programs. In cattle, some polymorphisms have been related to production traits. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.19.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.19.1
Identification and analysis of the jnk1 gene in polyploid hybrids of red crucian carp (Carassius auratus red var.) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)
Authors: Y.M. Xiao, M.G. Jiang, Z.W. Luo, Y.H. Zhou, S. Wen, M. Wang,C. Zhang and S.J. Liu
c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) is an important member of the mitogen-activated protein kinase superfamily. The allotetraploid crucian carp is a product of distant hybridization of female red crucian carp with male common carp. It is the first natural case of an allotetraploid with stable genetic characters, including fertility .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.19.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.19.1
Polymorphisms of the Osteocrin gene and its association with meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: Y.F. Huangfu, L.S. Zan, C. Adoligbe, H.B. Wang, H. Wang and J.B. Gao
Here, we detected 2 SNPs, A85C and T335C, that were located on the 3rd exon and the 3 untranslated regions of the bovine Osteocrin gene, respectively, using 413 Qinchuan cattle DNA samples. PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing methods were specifically used. Three genotypes (AA, AC, and CC) were found at A85C; yet, only 2 genotypes (TC and CC) were found at T335C... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.21
Molecular differentiation of species of the genus Zungaro (Siluriformes, Pimelodidae) from the Amazon and Paran�¡-Paraguay River basins in Brazil
Authors: T.A. Boni, A.A. Padial, S.M.A.P. Prioli, L.C. Lucio, T.C. Maniglia, T.S. Bignotto, R.S. Panarari-Antunes, R.A. Prioli and A.J. Prioli
Fish species of the Zungaro genus (Siluriformes, Pimelodidae) are amongst the largest migratory fish in Latin America and have considerable economic importance for commercial fishing in Brazil. However, natural populations of this large catfish are experiencing a severe decline. There are significant taxonomical inconsistencie.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.10.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.10.2
Utility of DNA barcoding for rapid and accurate assessment of bat diversity in Malaysia in the absence of formally described species.
Authors: J.-J. Wilson1,2*, K.-W. Sing1*, M.R.A. Halim2, R. Ramli2,R. Hashim2 and M. Sofian-Azirun2
Bats are important flagship species for biodiversity research; however, diversity in Southeast Asia is considerably underestimated in the current checklists and field guides. Incorporation of DNA barcoding into surveys has revealed numerous species-level taxa overlooked by conventional methods. Inclusion of these taxa in inven.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.19.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.19.2
Identification and expression analysis of the MSP130-related-2 gene from Hyriopsis cumingii
Authors: G.-L. Wang, X.-L. Xia, X.-L. Li, F.-H. He and J.-L. Li
MSP130-related-2 is thought to play a role in biomineralization as revealed in Crassostrea gigas and sea urchins. In this study, an MSP130-related-2 gene was isolated from Hyriopsis cumingii (HcMSP130-related-2) and characterized for the first time. The HcMSP130-related-2 cDNA was 2307 bp in length and consisted of a 572-bp 5'-untranslated region (5'-UTR).. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.23
Effects of lovastatin on hepatic expression of the low-density lipoprotein receptor in nephrotic rats.
Authors: L.X. Wei, L. Chen, W.M. Wang, X.H. Zhang, J.B. Wu, S.F. Liang and G.Y. Shu
To investigate the effect of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor lovastatin on the expression of the receptor for hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in a rat model with kidney disease, and to identify the mechanisms in statin treatment of nephrotic syndrome with hyperlipidemia, a rat model with nephrotic syndrome was establishe.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.19.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.19.4
Association between a single nucleotide polymorphism in the bovine chemerin gene and carcass traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: W.Q. Tian, H.C. Wang, F.B. Song, L.S. Zan, H. Wang, H.B. Wang, Y.P. Xin and J.A. Ujan
Qinchuan is a red or yellow draft and beef breed in China. In order to identify a predictor of carcass traits on the basis of associations between carcass traits and gene polymorphism, variation in the bovine chemerin gene was investigated using PCR-single-strand conformational polymorphism and DNA sequencing. An SNP of A868G .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.17.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.17.1
Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 gene (STAT3) associated with body measurement and carcass quality traits in beef cattle
Authors: N. Song, L.S. Gui, H.C. Xu, S. Wu and L.S. Zan
Previous studies have shown that the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 gene (STAT3) is involved in lipid storage and energy metabolism, suggesting that STAT3 is a potential candidate gene that affects body measurement and carcass quality traits in animals. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify polymorphisms in bovine STAT3 and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.18
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.18
Effect of mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channel opening on the translocation of protein kinase C epsilon in adult rat ventricular myocytes
Authors: H. Li, T. Yang, Z. Long and J. Cheng
Twenty healthy male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (weight = 180 to 250 g) were supplied by the Animal Center of Daping Hospital of the Third Military Medical University, China. This study was carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals of the National Institutes .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.17.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.17.3