Medical Genetics
Comparison of high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy under nasal endoscopy guidance versus first-line drug treatment in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis
Authors: G.F. Feng, Z.L. Han, F. Wang, B.C. Sun, Z.Y. Dai, S.Z. Yang and C.Y. Zhou
The aim of this study was to determine whether high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy under nasal endoscopy guidance could provide better efficacy and safety in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) than the first-line drugs recommended by the World Health Organization. A total of 120 adult patients with PAR were randomly divided into.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.20
Phylogeography of pink pineapple mealybugs, Dysmicoccus brevipes (Cockerell) reveals the history of pineapple introduction and cultivation in China
Authors: Y.B. He, R.L. Zhan, G.M. Sun, J.B. Wu and Y.L. Zhao
The pink pineapple mealybug (PPM), Dysmicoccus brevipes (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a widespread plant-sucking insect of considerable concern because it transmits the pineapple mealybug wilt-associated virus. Its distribution is closely linked with its host, the pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merrill] because of its wingless and parthenoge.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.23
Superiority of artificial neural networks for a genetic classification procedure
Authors: I.C. Sant�Anna, R.S. Tomaz, G.N. Silva, M. Nascimento, L.L. Bhering and C.D. Cruz
The correct classification of individuals is extremely important for the preservation of genetic variability and for maximization of yield in breeding programs using phenotypic traits and genetic markers. The Fisher and Anderson discriminant functions are commonly used multivariate statistical techniques for these situations, which allow for the allocatio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.24
SLC2A9 and ZNF518B polymorphisms correlate with gout-related metabolic indices in Chinese Tibetan populations
Authors: X.Y. Zhang, T.T. Geng, L.J. Liu, D.Y. Yuan, T. Feng, L.L. Kang, T.B. Jin and C. Chen
Current evidence suggests that heredity and metabolic syndrome contribute to gout progression. SLC2A9 and ZNF518B may play a role in gout progression in different populations, but no studies have focused on the Tibetan Chinese population. In this study, wedetermined whether variations in these 2 genes were correlated with gout-related indices in Chinese-T.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.26
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.26
Polymorphic microsatellite markers in the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis
Authors: Y. Song, M.F. Li, J. Xu, Z. Zha and N.Z. Chen
Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant and is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. This medicinal herb is well known for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, most notably as an ingredient of the hemostatic compound “Yunnan Baiyao”. However, over-exploitation of the plant for economic purposes is push.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.29
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.29
Proline accumulation is a general response to abiotic stress in the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.)
Authors: M.W. Yaish
Plants exposed to certain abiotic stress conditions tend to produce the amino acid proline, which acts as an active osmolyte, a metal chelator, an antioxidant, and a signaling molecule. There is increasing evidence that proline accumulates in plants due to a wide range of abiotic stress, in particular high soil salinity and drought. Therefore, proline con.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.30
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.30
Potential of berberine to enhance antimicrobial activity of commonly used antibiotics for dairy cow mastitis caused by multiple drug-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis infection
Authors: X. Zhou, C. Yang, Y. Li, X. Liu and Y. Wang
Berberine is a plant alkaloid with antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms. In this study, the antimicrobial properties of berberine against multi-drug resistant field isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis were investigated using berberine alone or in combination with a commonly used antibiotics in veterinary clinics, including penicil.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.1
Genetic diversity analysis of sweet kernel apricot in China based on SSR and ISSR markers
Authors: M.P. Liu, H.Y. Du, G.P. Zhu, D.L. Fu and W.Y. Tana
Simple sequence repeat (SSR) and inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers were used to evaluate genetic diversity among 22 sweet kernel apricot accessions and 12 cultivars in China to provide information on how to improve the utilization of kernel apricot germplasms. The results showed that 10 pairs of SSR primers screened from 40 primer pairs amplifie.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.4
Antimutagenic action of the triterpene betulinic acid isolated from Scoparia dulcis (Scrophulariaceae)
Authors: P.L. de Freitas, A.C.S. Dias, V.R. Moreira, S.G. Monteiro and S.R.F. Pereira
The mutagenic and antimutagenic activities of triterpene betulinic acid {3b-3-hydroxy-lup-20(29)-en-28-oic} isolated from the roots of Scoparia dulcis (Scrophulariaceae) were analyzed using the somatic mutation and recombination test (SMART) in the wings of Drosophila melanogaster. The mutagenic potential of betulinic acid was evaluated at 3 different con.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.7
Identification of conservation units of the hynobiid salamander Pachyhynobius shangchengensis
Authors: L.-N. Su, Y.-Y. Zhao, X.-M. Wu, H.-F. Zhang and X.-C. Li
The evolutionary significant units (ESUs) of the salamander Pachyhynobius shangchengensis (Hynobiidae) in the Dabieshan mountains, southeastern China, were identified based on mitochondrial DNA data. We used methods for detecting cryptic species, such as the minimum spanning tree, the automatic barcode gap discovery, and the generalized mixed Yule-coalesc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.10