Human Genetics
Expression analysis of long non-coding RNAs GSTT1-AS1 and IFNG-AS1 and their target genes in lung cancer
Authors: Farbod Esfandi, Zabih Mir Hassani, Shahram Arsang-Jang, Mohammad Taheri, Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have recently gained attention because of their regulatory roles on expression of genes involved in the immune response and cancer. In the present study, we evaluated expression of two lncRNAs (GSTT1-AS1 and IFNG-AS1) and their target genes (TNFA and IFNG) in human lung cancer samples and their adjacent non-cancerous tissues.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 18(3):
Glioblastoma in a 20-year-old female patient after Chikungunya infection
Authors: L.O. Mour�£o, L. Delmonico, A.S. Moreira, K.R. Bulsara, T. Da Luz, R.T. Silvestre, A.C.B. Koifman, L.C. Guida, G.N. Soares, M.G.C. Carvalho, M.H. Ornellas and G. Alves
We describe the case of a 20-year-old female patient who died 4 months after the diagnosis of a glioblastoma (GBM). The tumor emerged nearly a month after a Chikungunya (CHIKV) infection and displayed positivity to Citomegalovirus (CMV) DNA. The immunohistochemical studies revealed GFAP positivity in rare cells, IDH-1 positive, vimentin positive, ATRX pos.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 18(1):
Interleukin-7 receptor gene rs12516866 polymorphism decreases the susceptibility of estrogen receptor negative Saudi women to breast cancer
Authors: Mikhlid Almutairi, Rafa Almeer, Abdullah M Alhadeq and Abdelhabib Semlali
Background: Genetic polymorphisms in IL-7R are associated with the risk of development of multiple diseases, including breast malignancy. At present, no evidence exists for an influence of gene polymorphism of IL-7R on BC susceptibility in Saudi Arabian populations. The aim of the study was therefore to evaluate whether common polymorphisms in the IL-7R g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(4):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr16039935
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr16039935
MicroRNAs as biomarkers of kidney allograft injuries ischemia reperfusion and acute rejection
Authors: Patricia Milhoransa, Carolina Caruccio Montanari, Mariane Dos Santos, Marina Sieber, Roberto Ceratti Manfro
Renal transplantation provides a significant increase in life expectancy for patients with end-stage kidney diseases. Despite the unequivocal progresses made in the last decades, many grafts injuries still jeopardize graft function leading to its loss. Currently, the allograft biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing such conditions. However, it has man.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(4):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr16039933
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr16039933
Selection of resistance sources to common bean anthracnose by field phenotyping and DNA marker-assisted screening
Authors: A.F. Vieira, L.C.S. Almeida, L.A. Rodrigues, J.G.C. Costa, L.C. Melo, H.S. Pereira, D.A. Sanglard and T.L.P.O. Souza
The main goal of this work was to select resistance sources to common bean anthracnose by field phenotyping and DNA marker-assisted screening. Fifty-five common bean genotypes, including differential varieties, characterized resistance sources, elite lines, cultivars and controls, were evaluated in a field inoculation trial an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18066
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18066
CD40 rs4810485 T>G polymorphism and susceptibility to ankylosing spondylitis in the Latvian population
Authors: J. Zepa, L. Silami�·ele, I. Bulina, V. Lavrentjevs, I. Trapina, J. Klovins, D. Andersone, A. Lejnieks and L. Nikitina-Zake
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a potentially disabling form of a systemic chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting mainly the axial skeleton, with or without extraspinal manifestations. The genetic basis of AS is partly known. Moreover, many autoimmunityrelated genes have pleiotropic effects. Multiple functional polymorphisms .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18081
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18081
Genetic structure and diversity of Senefeldera verticillata (Euphorbiaceae) in semideciduous seasonal forest fragments
Authors: A.A.R. Vieira, A.L. Silva J�ºnior, L.C. Souza, F.D. Miranda, M.F.S. Ferreira and M.V.W. Caldeira
Senefeldera verticillata (Euphorbiaceae) is a species that exclusively occurs in the Atlantic Forest; it is used in the restoration and recovery of degraded areas and has therapeutic uses. Due to the scarcity of information on genetic patterns of this species, genetic diversity was characterized by the use of molecular markers.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18059
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18059
Effect of the PLAG1 gene polymorphism on oleic acid percentage in Japanese Black cattle populations
Authors: H. Kigoshi, F. Kawaguchi, R. Yasuzumi, K. Oyama, H. Mannen, S. Sasazaki
We investigated the effect of the PLAG1 gene (on bovine chromosome 14) polymorphism on oleic acid percentage (C18:1) in four Japanese Black cattle populations (JB1: n = 900, JB2: n = 560, JB3: n = 456, JB4: n = 450). We genotyped the PLAG1 polymorphism (rs109231213) for four populations and then analyzed the effects on carcass.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18056
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18056
Infertility caused by an association between Arg72Pro polymorphism of the p53 gene and Glu298Asp of the eNOS gene in patients with endometriosis
Authors: T.R. Santos, K.S.F. e Silva, R.C.P.C. Silva, K.K.V.O. Moura, L.A. Guillo, C.L. Ribeiro J�ºnior and I.R. Costa
Endometriosis is characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue and affects millions of women worldwide. The disease leads to various symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain and infertility and does not yet have a well-defined etiology. The pathology is similar to cancer, since endometrial cells are highly proliferative, invade tiss.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18046
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18046
High precision experimental statistics for the selection of common bean lines that have superior agronomic performance
Authors: N.D. Ribeiro, S. de M. Steckling and H.C. Mezzomo
The identification of a single statistic that allows selection of superior genotypes for several agronomic traits with high experimental precision would be useful for bean breeding programs. We examined correlations between 12 statistics for agronomic traits to determine which would be useful for the selection of common bean l.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18042
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18042