Animal Genetics
Effect of the Jianpi Bushen Prescription on the expression of SHP-1, Wnt3a, and AP-1 proteins in chemically damaged mice
Authors: D.C. He, J.J. Xiao, Y. Zhang, H. Lin, X.J. Ding and Y. Tu
This study investigated the effect of the Jianpi Bushen Prescription (JBP) on the expression of 3 major proteins in chemically damaged model mice. The 3 proteins were the Wnt3a, the SHP-1, and the transcription factors (NF-E2, c-jun, and c-fos) of the AP-1 protein family. Kunming mice were randomly divided into chemically dama.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.25.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.25.5
Cloning and expression analysis of the 37-kDa laminin receptor precursor gene from Hyriopsis cumingii
Authors: X.Z. Chang1, J.L. Li1,2, Z.Y. Bai1 and X.L. Li1
Hyriopsis cumingii is an economically important freshwater pearl mussel with high pearl quality that is endemic in China. Investigation of genes relevant to shell formation is important for increased pearl output. The substances that form mollusk shells are secreted by epithelial cells in the mantle, the proliferation of which influences secretion ability.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.2.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.2.10
BMP-2 promotes chondrogenesis of rat adipose-derived stem cells by using a lentiviral system
Authors: H.L. Fu1, Z.Y. Diao2, L. Shao1 and D.P. Yang3
Osteoporosis poses a major public health threat in aging societies. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are multipotent adult stem cells that have the ability to yield mesenchymal stem cells, and have the potential to undergo osteogenesis and bone regeneration. Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been demonstrated to upregulate bone gene expression aft.. Read More»
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Genotype by environment interaction for post-weaning weight gain, scrotal circumference, and muscling score of composite beef cattle in different regions of Brazil
Authors: M.L. Santana Jr., J.P. Eler, F.F. Cardoso, L.G. Albuquerque, J.C.C. Balieiro, R.J. Pereira and J.B.S. Ferraz
The objectives of this study were to characterize and define homogenous production environments of composite beef cattle in Brazil in terms of climatic and geographic variables by using multivariate exploratory techniques; to evaluate the presence of genotype by environment interaction (GxE) for post-weaning weight gain (PWG),.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.17.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.17.1
Expression analysis of differentially expressed miRNAs in male and female chicken embryos
Authors: Y.P. Feng, J.F. Chen, P. Huang, X. Wang, J. Wang, X.L. Peng and Y.Z. Gong
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that play key roles in the regulation of development processes of many tissues and organs at the post-transcriptional level. However, little is known about how they affect chicken gonadal development. We examined the expression of four miRNAs (miR-218, -200b, -196, and -206.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.17.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.17.2
Genomic analysis of the interleukin-1�²-511 and interleukin-6-174 gene polymorphisms in Turkish patients with epilepsy
Authors: �°. G�¶k1, V. Esen2 and H. Kose Ozlece
In this study, we examined the frequency of polymorphisms in the interleukin (IL) genes IL-1β-511 and IL-6-174 in patients with epilepsy as well as a control group in Kars, Turkey. A total of 100 patients diagnosed with epilepsy and 100 nonepileptic subjects as a control group were examined. Peripheral blood samples were acquired from patients and co.. Read More»
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New microsatellite markers for the neotropical malaria vector Anopheles nuneztovari sensu lato A.S.
Authors: A.S. Cunha-Machado and V.M. Scarpassa
Anopheles nuneztovari sensu lato consists of cryptic species and genetic lineages, one of which is an important human malaria vector in the northern part of South America. Population structure and evolutionary genetics studies may help in the definition and delimitation of the species and lineages within this species complex, which is relevant information.. Read More»
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Marker-assisted selection in breeding silkworm strains with high silk production and resistance to the densonucleosis virus
Authors: C.X. Hou1, P.J. Sun1, X.J. Guo1,2, Y.P. Huang3 and M.W. Li1,2
In the silkworm (Bombyx mori), resistance to the Zhenjiang (China) strain of the densonucleosis virus (DNV-Z) is controlled by the recessive gene nsd-Z (non-susceptible to DNV-Z), which is linked to 7 simple-sequence repeat markers. Marker-assisted evaluation and selection of DNV-Z-resistant silkworms were used for predicting DNV-resistance in backcrossed.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.7.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.7.3
Low-frequency ultrasound induces apoptosis of rat aortic smooth muscle cells (A7r5) via the intrinsic apoptotic pathway
Authors: B. Zhang, H.S. Zhou, Q. Cheng, L. Lei and B. Hu
Ultrasound, a non-invasive therapy method, is a potential tool for medical applications, but its biological effects on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) have not been characterized. The aim of this study was to explore the effect and possible apoptotic mechanism of VSMCs that were induced by low-frequency ultrasound (LFU). .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.17.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.17.10
Differential expression and effect of the porcine ANGPTL4 gene on intramuscular fat
Authors: Z.Q. Ren, W.J. Wu, W.H. Liu, R. Zheng, J.L. Li, B. Zuo, D.Q. Xu, F.E. Li, M.G. Lei, D.B. Ni and Y.Z. Xiong
In a previous study, we investigated differences in gene expression in backfat between Meishan and Large White pigs and their F1 hybrids, Large White x Meishan, and Meishan x Large White pigs. One potential differentially expressed sequence tag from the mRNA differential display was a homolog of the human angiopoietin-like 4 (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.16.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.16.3