Animal Genetics
First report of major histocompatibility complex class II loci from the Amazon pink river dolphin (genus Inia)
Authors: M. MartÃ?Ânez-AgÃ?¼ero, S. Flores-RamÃ?Ârez and M. Ruiz-GarcÃ?Âa
We report the first major histocompatibility complex (MHC) DQB1 sequences for the two species of pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis and Inia boliviensis) inhabiting the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. These sequences were found to be polymorphic within the Inia genus and showed shared homology with cetacean DQB- 1 sequence.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Eight polymorphic microsatellite markers for the spotted babylon, Babylonia areolata (Buccinidae)
Authors: Y. Wang, H. Lu, J. Zheng, K. Long, Y.H. Shi, Z.F. Gu and A.M. Wang
The spotted babylon, Babylonia areolata, is one of the most extensively cultured marine mollusks in southeast Asia. Eight polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed for this species, from a microsatellite-enriched library. These markers, characterized in 32 individuals from a hatchery population, were polymorphic, with .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.21.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.21.5
Association of BoLA-DRB3.2 alleles with tick (Boophilus microplus) resistance in cattle
Authors: M.L. Martinez, M.A. Machado, C.S. Nascimento, M.V.G.B. Silva, R.L. Teodoro, J. Furlong, M.C.A. Prata, A.L. Campos, M.F.M. Guimar�£es, A.L.S. Azevedo, M.F.A. Pires and R.S. Verneque
Losses caused by bovine tick burdens in tropical countries have a tremendous economic impact on production systems. Besides reducing production, this parasite can cause death in the most susceptible animals. The use of commercial acaricides has been the major method of control, but their misuse has led to tick resistance to ma.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Testing the utility of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 sequences for phylogenetic estimates of relationships between crane (Grus) species
Authors: D.B. Yu, R. Chen, H.A. Kaleri, B.C. Jiang, H.X. Xu and W.-X. Du
Morphology and biogeography are widely used in animal taxonomy. Recent study has suggested that a DNA-based identification system, using a 648-bp portion of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (CO1), also known as the barcoding gene, can aid in the resolution of inferences concerning phylogenetic relationships .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.21.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.21.7
Evaluation of the humoral immune response in BALB/c mice immunized with a naked DNA vaccine anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: D.M. Roth, J.P.M. Senna and D.C. Machado
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the major pathogen involved in nosocomial infections, leading to high rates of morbidity and mortality in hospitals worldwide. The methicillin resistance occurs due to the presence of an additional penicillin-binding protein, PBP2a, which has low affinity for β-lactam .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers in the armored catfish Hypostomus gymnorhynchus (Loricariidae)
Authors: M.P.C. Telles, L.V. Resende, R.P.V. Brondani, R.G. Collevatti, M.C. Costa and N.J. Silva J�ºnior
We isolated and characterized 10 microsatellite loci in the armored catfish (Hypostomus gymnorhynchus, Loricariidae), using a genomic shotgun library to obtain the repetitive sequences. Twenty-four primers were designed and 14 individuals of H. gymnorhynchus from the Caiapó River, in central Brazil, were genotyped using.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr868
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr868
Characterization of 12 microsatellite loci for the Pacific lamprey, Entosphenus tridentatus (Petromyzontidae), and cross-amplification in five other lamprey species
Authors: E.K. Spice, T.A. Whitesel, C.T. McFarlane and M.F. Docker
The Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) is an anadromous fish that is of conservation concern in North America and Asia. Data on Pacific lamprey population structure are scarce and conflicting, impeding conservation efforts. We optimized 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for the Pacific lamprey. Three to 13 alleles per .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.22.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.22.2
DGAT1 K232A polymorphism in Brazilian cattle breeds
Authors: G.A. Lacorte, M.A. Machado, M.L. Martinez, A.L. Campos, R.P. Maciel, R.S. Verneque, R.L. Teodoro, M.G.C.D. Peixoto, M.R.S. Carvalho and C.G. Fonseca
Recent reports identified DGAT1 (EC 2.3.1.20) harboring a lysine to alanine substitution (K232A) as a candidate gene with a strong effect on milk production traits. Our objective was to estimate the frequency of the DGAT1 K232A polymorphism in the main Zebu and Taurine breeds in Brazil as well as in Zebu x Taurine crossbreds a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
Variability in the cathelicidin 6 (CATHL-6) gene in Tianzhu white yak from Tibetan area in China
Authors: G.X. E, R.S. Na, Y.J. Zhao, L.P. Chen, X.Y. Qiu and Y.F. Huang
Cathelicidins are a major family of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), an important component of innate immune system, playing a critical role in host defense and disease resistance in virtually all living species. Polymorphism and functional studies on cathelicidin of Tianzhu white yak contribute to understanding the specific innate immune mechanism in anima.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.10.23
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.10.23
A rapid protocol for purification of total RNA for tissues collected from pigs at a slaughterhouse
Authors: V. M�©ndez, E. Avelar, A. Morales, M. Cervantes, A. Araiza and D. Gonz�¡lez
Since RNA extraction is a crucial step in many molecular techniques, the protocols for sample collection and RNA purification need to be adapted to optimize their performance when samples are collected from animals at commercial facilities. Here we provide an RNA purification protocol for animal tissues collected from slaughte.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.22.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.22.3