Animal Genetics
Genetic differences between strains of Biomphalaria glabrata (Planorbidae) that are susceptible and unsusceptible to schistosomiasis
Authors: A.L.D. Oliveira, D. Da Silva, B.C. Manzano, A.Z. Abdel-Hamid, M.Y. Marcelino, E.M. Zanotti-Magalh�£es, L.A. Magalh�£es and J.T. Ribeiro-Paes
Despite the implementation control programs, schistosomiasis continues to spread throughout the world. Among modern control strategies, vector control is currently being emphasized. Within this context, analysis of the genetic variability of intermediate host snails (Biomphalaria spp) is important because it allows identificat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr821
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr821
Effect of atorvastatin on diabetic rat endothelial cells and retinal lesions
Authors: M.C. Bi, X.J. Song, H. Shi, W.X. Xue, C.L. Xu and E. Song
We investigated the effect of atorvastatin on vascular endothelial growth inhibitor (VEGI) expression in rats with diabetic retinopathy. Wistar rats were divided into a blank group and diabetic model group, which was further randomly divided into treatment and control groups. Rats in the treatment group received 10 mg/kg atorvastatin daily, while rats in .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.22.16
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.22.16
Genetic diversity and genetic structure of consecutive breeding generations of golden mandarin fish (Siniperca scherzeri Steindachner) using microsatellite markers
Authors: X.N. Luo, M. Yang, X.F. Liang, K. Jin, L.Y. Lv, C.X. Tian, Y.C. Yuan and J. Sun
In this study, 12 polymorphic microsatellites were investigated to determine the genetic diversity and structure of 5 consecutive selected populations of golden mandarin fish (Siniperca scherzeri Steindachner). The total numbers of alleles, average heterozyosity, and average polymorphism information content showed that the genetic diversity of these breed.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.25.1
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.25.1
Expressional analysis of immune-related miRNAs in breast milk
Authors: R.S. Na, G.X. E, W. Sun, X.W. Sun, X.Y. Qiu, L.P. Chen and Y.F. Huang
Immune-related miRNAs in breast milk are extracellular miRNAs that are related to immune organ development and regulation of the immune function in infants and young animals. The goal of this study was to compare the expression levels of five immune-related miRNAs in breast milk in black goats, humans, and dairy cattle. The miRNAs from milk were extracted.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.25.4
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.25.4
Apoptosis induced by lipid-associated membrane proteins from Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in a porcine lung epithelial cell line with the involvement of caspase 3 and the MAPK pathway
Authors: B. Ni, F.F. Bai, Y. Wei, M.J. Liu, Z.X. Feng, Q.Y. Xiong, L.Z. Hua and G.Q. Shao
Lipid-associated membrane proteins (LAMPs) are important in the pathogenicity of the Mycoplasma genus of bacteria. We investigated whether Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae LAMPs have pathogenic potential by inducing apoptosis in a St. Jude porcine lung epithelial cell line (SJPL). LAMPs from a pathogenic strain of M. hyopneumoniae (strain 232) were used in the re.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.25.10
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.25.10
Association of SNPs on CAPN1 and CAST genes with tenderness in Nellore cattle
Authors: L.F.B. Pinto, J.B.S. Ferraz, F.V. Meirelles, J.P. Eler, F.M. Rezende, M.E. Carvalho, H.B. Almeida and R.C.G. Silva
We examined whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the calpain (CAPN) and calpastatin (CAST) genes, described from Bos primigenius taurus, are polymorphic in Nellore cattle. We also looked for a possible association of linkage disequilibrium of this polymorphism with tenderness of the longissimus dorsi muscle after .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr881
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr881
Endophytic and entomopathogenic strains of Beauveria sp to control the bovine tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus
Authors: R.A. Campos, J.T. Boldo, I.C. Pimentel, V. Dalfovo, W.L. Ara�ºjo, J.L. Azevedo, M.H. Vainstein and N.M. Barros
Pathogenicity of strains of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana and endophytic strains of Beauveria sp against the bovine tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus was tested in laboratory bioassays and under field conditions. Suspensions containing 105, 107 and 109 conidia/mL were prepared of each fungal strain for .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr884
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr884
Leptin mRNA expression in the rat mammary gland at different activation stages
Authors: Y.Y. Wang, Y.L. Wang, H.P. Li, H.S. Zhu, Q.D. Jiang, L. Zhang, L.F. Wang, L.Q. Han, K. Zhong, Y.J. Guo, W.F. Lu, H.J. Li and G.Y. Yang
Leptin is expressed in various tissues, suggesting that this protein is effective not only at the central nervous system level, but also peripherically. Recent studies have shown leptin production by other tissues, including the placenta, stomach, and mammary tissues, but there is no information available concerning expression.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.21.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.21.3
Karyotype diversity of four species of the incertae sedis group (Characidae) from different hydrographic basins: analysis of AgNORs, CMA3 and 18S rDNA
Authors: M.M. Mendes, R. da Rosa, L. Giuliano-Caetano and A.L. Dias
A large number of genera in the tropical fish family Characidae are incertae sedis. Cytogenetic analysis was made of four of these species: Astyanax eigenmanniorum, Deuterodon stigmaturus, Hyphessobrycon luetkenii, and H. anisitsi, collected from various hydrographic basins: hydrographic system from Laguna dos Patos/RS, Traman.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.22.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.22.5
Cross-amplification and characterization of microsatellite loci in Acropora austera from the south-western Indian Ocean
Authors: P.H. Montoya-Maya, A.H.H. Macdonald and M.H. Schleyer
Here, we report the successful cross-species amplification of previously published acroporid microsatellite markers in the coral Acropora austera from the south-western Indian Ocean. This fast-growing species is a major reef-building coral on South African reefs; however, it is the most damaged coral by scuba diving activity, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.February.27.9
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.February.27.9