Microbial Genetics
Relationship between the angle of vertebral screws and spinal lateral angulation after fixation of thoracolumbar fractures via an anterior approach
Authors: L.T. Ma, Q. Gong, T. Li, Y.M. Song, F.X. Pei, X.D. Zhao, W.L. Zhang, L.M. Liu, J.C. Zeng and H. Liu
This study investigated possible contributors to lateral spinal angulation after surgical fixation of thoracolumbar fractures via an anterior approach. We retrospectively examined lateral angulation in 172 cases of thoracolumbar fractures treated in this manner. The coronal Cobb angle and angles of the screws relative to the endplates were determined from.. Read More»
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Purification, characterization, and heterologous expression of an antifungal protein from the endophytic Bacillus subtilis strain Em7 and its activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Authors: N.N. Wang, X.N. Gao, X. Yan, Z.P. Li, Z.S. Kang, L.L. Huang and Q.M. Han
An antifungal protein exhibiting a high activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in vivo was purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation, hydrophobic chromatography, and gel filtration chromatography from the culture filtrate of the endophytic Bacillus subtilis strain Em7. The protein was characterized as a β-1,3-1,4.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.30.27
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.30.27
Molecular characterization of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) in pearl oyster Pinctada martensii
Authors: Y. Jiao, Q.L. Tian, X.D. Du, Q.H. Wang, R.L. Huang, Y.W. Deng and S.L. Shi
Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) is a key signaling adaptor molecule for tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily and Toll-like receptor/interleukin-1 receptor family members. It signals the upstream receptors and is involved in a wide range of biological functions, such as immunity and bone metabolism. In this report, the TRAF.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.12.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.12.17
Cuticular signature in the development of Polistes versicolor
Authors: J.H. dos S. Brito, T.S. Montagna, F.S. Maia, W.F. Antonialli-Junior and C.A.L. Cardoso
Wasps belong to societies that are highly complex and diverse, especially considering social organization and parental care. They use chemicals in their daily communication, and act incisively in recognition of mates and non-nest mates, and can even identify individuals of different castes. In this study, cuticle composition w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.16.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.16.19
Optimization of candidate proteins for serological screening of Chlamydia trachomatis infection
Authors: X.B. Gao, M. Xiao, J. Wang, Y.J. Liu, Q.Z. Liu and M.L. Qi
The aim of this study was to optimize candidate antigen proteins for serological screening of Chlamydia trachomatis infection. C. trachomatis positive serum and swabs of genital secretions were collected from 50 patients in the Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, as well as from 30 patients negative for C. trachomatis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.9.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.9.12
Genome-wide survey and phylogenetic analysis on subunit sequences of eukaryotic DNA polymerase delta......
Authors: H.F. Song1, H.Q. Chen1, Y. Wang2 and Y.J. Zhou1....
DNA polymerase d is not only the major replicative enzyme in eukaryotic chromosomal DNA synthesis but is also the primary polymerase for most DNA repair pathways. However, the subunit composition of polymerase d varies in different organisms. While polymerase d in many eukaryotic species has all 4 subunits (POLD1, 2, 3, and 4), many other organisms do not.. Read More»
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Genetic variation and genetic structure of the endangered species Sinowilsonia henryi Hemsi. (Hamamelidaceae) revealed by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers
Authors: H. Zhang, W.L. Ji, M. Li and L.Y. Zhou
Comprehensive research of genetic variation is crucial in designing conservation strategies for endangered and threatened species. Sinowilsonia henryi Hemsi. is a tertiary relic with a limited geographical distribution in the central and western areas of China. It is endangered because of climate change and habitat fragmentati.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.14.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.14.1
Comparative cytogenetic mapping of rRNA genes among naked catfishes: implications for genomic evolution in the Bagridae family.
Authors: W. Supiwong1,3, T. Liehr1, M.B. Cioffi2, A. Chaveerach3,5, N. Kosyakova1, X. Fan1, T. Tanee4,5 and A. Tanomtong3.
In the present study, the karyotype and chromosomal characteristics of 9 species of the Bagridae fish family were investigated using conventional Giemsa staining as well as dual-color fluorescence in situ hybridization to detect the 18S and 5S rDNA sites. In addition to describing the karyotype of several Bagridae catfishes, we established molecular cytog.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
Effect of miR-146a polymorphism on biochemical recurrence risk after radical prostatectomy in southern Chinese population
Authors: M. Chen, Z.Y. Zhou, J.G. Chen, N. Tong, S.Q. Chen, Y. Yang, X.W. Zhang, H. Jiang, N. Liu, J. Liu, G.Z. Sha, W.D. Zhu, L.X. Hua, Z.J. Wang and B. Xu
Evidence has shown that miR-146a is involved in carcinogenesis and a common G/C variant (rs2910164) in the pre-miR-146a gene has been found to be associated with various cancers. We investigated the potential prognostic role of miR-146a polymorphism in prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.18.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.18.3
Mitochondrial D-loop nucleotide diversity in Astyanax (Osteichthyes, Characidae) from the upper Paran�¡ and upper Paraguay River basins
Authors: A.J. Prioli, V.A. Carlo, T.V. Soria, S.M.A.P. Prioli, C.S. Pavanelli, R.A. Prioli, V.N. Gomes, H.F. J�ºlio Jr. and L.M. Prioli
The morphological discrimination between the species Astyanax altiparanae and A. asuncionensis of the upper Paraná River and Paraguay River basins, respectively, has always been difficult. Two D-loop haplogroups of A. altiparanae are known, one with the presence (AltoPR) or the absence (AltoPR-D) of a 32-bp block simila.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.27.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.27.5