Animal Genetics
High genetic differentiation of Aegla longirostri (Crustacea, Decapoda, Anomura) populations in southern Brazil revealed by multi-loci microsatellite analysis
Authors: M.L. Bartholomei-Santos, P.A. Roratto and S. Santos
Species with a broad distribution rarely have the same genetic make-up throughout their entire range. In some cases, they may constitute a cryptic complex consisting of a few species, each with a narrow distribution, instead of a single-, widely distributed species. These differences can have profound impacts for biodiversity .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.22.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.22.4
Transferability of microsatellite primers developed for stingless bees to four other species of the genus Melipona
Authors: M.V.C. Viana, E.A. Miranda, A.K. de Francisco, C.A.L. Carvalho and A.M. Waldschmidt
Microsatellite markers are a useful tool for ecological monitoring of natural and managed populations. A technical limitation is the necessity for investment in the development of primers. Heterologous primers can provide an alternative to searching for new loci. In bees, these markers have been used in populational and intrac.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.22.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.22.11
Associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms and carcass traits in Nellore cattle using high-density panels
Authors: R. Espigolan, F. Baldi, A.A. Boligon, F.R.P. Souza, G.A. Fernandes J�ºnior, D.G.M. Gordo, G.C. Venturini, G.M.F. de Camargo, F.L.B. Feitosa, D.A. Garcia, H. Tonhati, L.A.L. Chardulo, H.N. Oliveira and L.G. Albuquerque
The objective of this study was to evaluate associations between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers and carcass traits measured postmortem in Nellore cattle. Records of loin eye area (LEA) and backfat thickness (BF) from 740 males and records of hot carcass weight (HCW) from 726 males were analyzed. All of the animals were genotyped using the Bo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.7
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.7
Genetic parameters for pre-weaning traits in Braunvieh cattle
Authors: D.C. Cucco J.B.S. Ferraz L.F.B. Pinto J.P. Eler J.C.C. Balieiro E.C. Mattos
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for pre-weaning traits of Braunvieh cattle raised under tropical conditions in Brazil. The weight and weight gain parameters were birth weight (BW, N = 9955), weight at 120 days of age (W120, N = 5901), weaning weight at 205 days (WW, N = 6970), weight gain from bi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr572
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr572
Phenotypic and genetic parameters compared during repeated measures of longissimus muscle area and subcutaneous fat thickness in Nelore cattle
Authors: T.R. Pinheiro, M.E.Z. Mercadante, L.G. Albuquerque, J.N.S.G. Cyrillo and R.H. Branco
Real-time ultrasound is currently used for in vivo carcass evaluation of beef cattle. We estimated heritability and repeatability coefficients for ultrasound-measured carcass traits in Nelore cattle. We measured longissimus muscle area, backfat thickness, and rump fat thickness in male and female animals ranging in age from 10.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.29.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.29.5
Expression of M3 acetylcholine receptor in asthmatic mice and bronchial airway remodeling prediction
Authors: F. Zhao, J. Yang, P. Chen, Y. Wang, H. Zhang and Q. Zhang
This study aimed to investigate the role of M3 acetylcholine receptor (M3-AChR) expression in airway remodeling. Additionally, we aimed to evaluate the effects of ipratropium bromide solution inhaled in an early phase of asthma on airway remodeling in ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized and challenged mice. Thirty BALB/c mice were divided into three groups, namely.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038805
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038805
Marker-assisted selection in breeding silkworm strains with high tolerance to fluoride, scaleless wings, and high silk production
Authors: M.W. Li, H.J. Yu, X.L. Yi, J. Li, F.Y. Dai and C.X. Hou
In the silkworm (Bombyx mori), tolerance to fluoride and scaleless wings are controlled by the dominant gene Dtf (dominant tolerance to fluoride) and recessive gene nlw (no Lepidoptera wings), respectively, and these genes have been mapped by using simple sequence repeat and sequence tag site markers. Marker-assisted evaluation and selection of silkworms .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.10
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.10
Ã?Â?6-fatty acid desaturase and fatty acid elongase mRNA expression, phagocytic activity and weight-to-length relationships in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed alternative diets with soy oil and a probiotic
Authors: A. Santerre, M.C. TÃ?©llez-BaÃ?±uelos, J. Casas-SolÃ?Âs, P. Castro-FÃ?©lix, M.R. HuÃ?Âzar-LÃ?³pez, G.P. Zaitseva, J.L. Horta-FernÃ?¡ndez, E.A. Trujillo-GarcÃ?Âa, D. de la Mora-Sherer, J.A. Palafox-Luna and E. JuÃ?¡rez-Carrillo
A time-course feeding trial was conducted for 120 days on juvenile channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to study the effects of diets differing in oil source (fish oil or soy oil) and supplementation with a commercial probiotic. Relative levels of Δ6-fatty acid desaturase (Δ6-FAD) and fatty acid elongase (FAE) expression were assessed in brai.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.16
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.16
Observed impacts of insulin therapy on callus cell transforming growth factor-beta 1 expression in diabetic rats
Authors: L.X. Wang, H.L. Jiang and S.L. Du
The expression of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) inside the callus cells of diabetic rats and the impact of insulin therapy on its expression and biomechanics was investigated. The rats were randomly divided as follows: an insulin therapy group (IT), a diabetic model group (DM), and a non-diabetic control group (NC). Bone specimens from e.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.12.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.12.10
Comparative analysis and molecular characterization of genomic sequences and proteins of FABP4 and FABP5 from the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Authors: B. Song, Y.L. Hou, X. Ding, T. Wang, F. Wang, J.C. Zhong, T. Xu, J. Zhong, W.R. Hou and S.R. Shuai
Fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) are a family of small, highly conserved cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. In this study, cDNA and genomic sequences of FABP4 and FABP5 were cloned successfully from the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) using reverse transcription polymer.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.20.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.20.1