Animal Genetics
Population genetic structure of the blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva, Psittacidae: Aves) based on nuclear microsatellite loci: implications for conservation
Authors: K.C.E. Leite, G.H.F. Seixas, I. Berkunsky , R.G. Collevattiand R. Caparroz
The blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) is a widely distributed Neotropical parrot and one of the most captured parrots in nature to supply the illegal trade of wild animals. The objectives of the present study were to analyze the genetic structure of A. aestiva to identify management units and support conservation planning .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr474
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr474
Carcass and meat quality traits of four commercial pig crossbreeds in China
Authors: Y.Z. Jiang L. Zhu G.Q. Tang M.Z. Li A.A. Jiang W.M. Cen S.H. Xing J.N. Chen A.X. Wen T. He Q. Wang G.X. Zhu M. Xie X.W. Li
We evaluated carcass and meat quality traits of two Chinese native crossbreeds Landrace x Meishan (LM) and Duroc x (Landrace x Meishan) (DLM) and two foreign crossbreeds Duroc x (Landrace x Yorkshire) (DLY) and PIC (an imported five-way crossbreed). One hundred and twenty weaned pigs (half castrated males and half females) were reared and slaughtered at a pr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.19.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.19.6
Effects of immature cashew nut-shell liquid (Anacardium occidentale) against oxidative damage in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity
Authors: S.G. De Lima, C.M. Feitosa, A.M.G.L. Cit�³, J.M. Moita Neto,J.A.D. Lopes, A.S. Leite, M.C. Brito, S.M.M. Dantas and A.A.C. Melo Cavalcante
The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) represents one of the major cheapest sources of non-isoprenoid phenolic lipids, which have a variety of biological properties: they can act as molluscicides, insecticides, fungicides, have anti-termite properties, have medicinal applications, and demonstrate antioxidant act.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr473
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr473
Influence of the halothane gene (HAL) on pork quality in two commercial crossbreeds
Authors: A.C.P. Silveira, P.F.A. Freitas, A.S.M. Cesar, R.C. Antunes, E.C. Guimar�£es, D.F.A. Batista and L.C. Torido
We evaluated the effect of the halothane (HAL) gene on the quality of pork in domestic pigs. Half-carcasses from two different commercial pig (Sus domestica) crossbreeds were analyzed, 46 of which were homozygous dominant (HALNN) and 69 of which were heterozygous (HALNn) for the halothane gene. The measures included backfat th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr925
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr925
Isoenzyme electrophoretic patterns in discus fish (Symphysodon aequifasciatus Pellegrin, 1904 and Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1840) from the Central Amazon
Authors: C.A. Silva, R.C.A. Lima and A.S. Teixeira
The discus is a very popular and expensive aquarium fish belonging to the family Cichlidae, genus Symphysodon, formed by three Amazon basin endemic species: Symphysodon aequifasciatus, S. discus and S. tarzoo. The taxonomic status of these fish is very controversial, with a paucity of molecular research on their population gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr450
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr450
Potential control of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with Piper aduncum L. (Piperaceae) extracts demonstrated by chromosomal biomarkers and toxic effects on interphase nuclei
Authors: M.S. Rafael, W.J. Hereira-Rojas, J.J. Roper, S.M. Nunomuraand W.P. Tadei
Dillapiol, a phenylpropanoid isolate from essential oils of leaves of Piper aduncum (Piperaceae), has insecticidal, fungicidal and antimicrobial activities. The insecticidal activity of dil lapiol was tested in vivo on the larvae and pupae of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito vector of dengue. Specifically, the effect of dillapiol o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr481
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr481
Genetic correlations between heifer subsequent rebreeding and age at first calving and growth traits in Nellore cattle by Bayesian inference
Authors: A.A. Boligon F. Baldi L.G. Albuquerque
We estimated heritability for subsequent rebreeding (SR) of heifers and genetic correlations between this trait and weaning weight (WW), weight gain from weaning to yearling (WG), age at first calving (AFC), and mature cow weight (MW), in order to evaluate whether SR could be included as selection criterion in Nellore cattle. The SR of heifers was defined.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.October.17.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.October.17.2
mtDNA variation of the critically endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) nesting on Iranian islands of the Persian Gulf
Authors: M. Tabib, H. Zolgharnein, M. Mohammadi, M.A. Salari-Aliabadi, A. Qasemi, S. Roshani, H. Rajabi-Maham and F. Frootan
Genetic diversity of sea turtles (hawksbill turtle) was studied using sequencing of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA, D-loop region). Thirty dead embryos were collected from the Kish and Qeshm Islands in the Persian Gulf. Analysis of sequence variation over 890 bp of the mtDNA control region revealed five haplotypes among 30 individua.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1148
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1148
Molecular cloning and sequence analysis of follicle-stimulating hormone beta polypeptide precursor cDNA from the bovine pituitary gland
Authors: L.S. Dai, Y.M. Zhao, G.L. Zhang, R.F. Zhao, H. Jiang, T.H. Ma, Y. Gao, B. Yuan, Y.L. Xu, W.Y. Yu, Z.H. Zhao and J.B. Zhang
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays an essential role in mammalian spermatogenesis and follicular development. In a previous study, we demonstrated that some bulls carry numerous linked mutations in the FSH beta-subunit (FSHB) gene, and that these bulls have poor-quality semen, low fertility, and slightly lower serum FSH .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr997
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr997
An algorithm to infer similarity among cell types and organisms by examining the most expressed sequences
Authors: S.A.P. Pinto and J.M. Ortega
Following sequence alignment, clustering algorithms are among the most utilized techniques in gene expression data analysis. Clustering gene expression patterns allows researchers to determine which gene expression patterns are alike and most likely to participate in the same biological process being investigated. Gene express.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3x-meeting010
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3x-meeting010