Microbial Genetics
Synonymous codon selection in the hepatitis B virus translation initiation region
Authors: M.-R. Ma, L. Hui, M.-L. Wang, Y. Tang, Y.-W. Chang, Q.-H. Jia, X.-P. Yang, X.-H. Wang and X.-Q. Ha
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major health problem worldwide. This virus and its hosts are often fated to continual co-evolutionary interactions. Codon usage analysis has significance for studies of co-evolution between viruses, their hosts, and mRNA translation. Adaptation of the overall codon usage pattern of HBV to that of humans is estimated .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.4
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.4
Association of the p53 Arg72Pro polymorphism with esophageal cancer in Chinese populations: a meta-analysis
Authors: J.Z. Peng, L. Xue, D.G. Liu and Y.H. Lin
Although many epidemiologic studies have investigated the p53 codon 72 polymorphism and its association with esophageal cancer (EC) in China, definite conclusions could not be drawn. To clarify the effects of p53 codon 72 polymorphism on the risk of EC, we performed a meta-analysis on the Chinese population. A total of 13 studies including 3308 patients a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.11
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.11
Sex identification based on AMEL gene PCR amplification from blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) fecal DNA samples
Authors: X. Liu, Y.Y. Yang, X.M. Wang, Z.S. Liu, Z.H. Wang and Y.Z. Ding
The use of noninvasive genetic sampling to identify the sex of wild animals is an extremely valuable and important tool in molecular ecology and wildlife conservation. Sex determination using the amelogenin gene has been conducted in many species because only a single pair of primers is required to amplify both X- and Y-linked alleles. However, this metho.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.13
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.13
Use of microsatellite markers to assign goats to their breeds
Authors: R.S. Aljumaah, M.M. Alobre and R.M. Al-Atiyat
We investigated the potential of 17 microsatellite markers for assigning Saudi goat individuals to their breeds. Three local breeds, Bishi, Jabali, and Tohami were genotyped using these markers, and Somali goats were used as a reference breed. The majority of alleles were shared between the breeds, except for some that were specific to each breed. The Gar.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.16
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.16
Complete mitochondrial genome of the Chinese Hwamei Garrulax canorus (Aves: Passeriformes): the first representative of the Leiothrichidae family with a duplicated control region
Authors: D.S. Chen, C.J. Qian, Q.Q. Ren, P. Wang, J. Yuan, L. Jiang, D. Bi, Q. Zhang, Y. Wang and X.Z. Kan
The Chinese Hwamei Garrulax canorus, a member of the family Leiothrichidae, is commonly found in central and southern China, northern Indochina, and on Hainan Island. In this study, we sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of G. canorus. The circular mitochondrial genome is 17,785 bp in length and includes 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.5
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.5
Association of AGTR1 gene A1166C polymorphism with the risk of heart failure: a meta-analysis
Authors: J.A. Zhang, J.R. Li and Y.J. Qiao
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the A1166C polymorphism in the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) gene and heart failure (HF) risk using metaâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?analysis. The PubMed database was searched, and data were extracted independently by two reviewers. Odds ratios (ORs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.26
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.26
Study of nucleolar behavior during spermatogenesis in Martarega brasiliensis (Heteroptera, Notonectidae)
Authors: L.L.V. Pereira, K.C.C. Alevi, F.F.F. Moreira, J.F. Barbosa, E.R. Silistino-Souza, F.C. Silva J�ºnior, T.S. Souza-Firmino, C.A. Banho and M.M. Itoyama
Few cytogenetic studies have been undertaken using aquatic heteropterans and the nucleolar behavior of these insects has been described in only four species, Limnogonus aduncus, Brachymetra albinerva, Halobatopsis platensis, and Cylindrostethus palmaris. The nucleolus is a cellular structure related to biosyntheticactivity and it exhibits a peculiar behav.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.7
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.7
Adaptability of soybean cultivars in different crop years
Authors: I.O. Soares, P.M. Rezende, A.T. Bruzi, E.V. Zambiazzi, A.M. Zuffo, K.B. Silva and R. Gwinner
Soybean is one of the main sources of foreign exchange credits for Brazil in the agricultural sector. There is increasing interest in growing this leguminous crop, especially in the southern region of Minas Gerais, due to its importance as an alternative for crop rotation with maize. In this respect, the study of the adaptability of new cultivars to the r.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.8
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.8
Characteristic element of matrix attachment region mediates vector attachment and enhances nerve growth factor expression in Chinese hamster ovary cells
Authors: X.Y. Wang, J.H. Zhang, Q.L. Sun, Z.Y. Yao, B.G. Deng, W.Y. Guo,L. Wang, W.H. Dong, F. Wang, C.P. Zhao and T.Y. Wang
Preliminary studies have suggested that a characteristic element of the matrix attachment region (MAR) in human interferon-β mediates the adhesion of vectors to Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. In this study, we investigated if vector adhesion increased nerve growth factor (NGF) expression in CHO cells. The MAR characteristic element sequence of hu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.29
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.29
Association between rs155971 in the PCSK1 gene and the lipid profile of obese Thai children: a family-based study
Authors: S. Kulanuwat, J. Santiprabhob, B. Phonrat, C. Limwongse, A. Tungtrongchitr, N. Chongviriyaphan and R. Tungtrongchitr
Genetic variants of the POMC and PCSK1 genes cause severe obesity among patients in the early stages of childhood. This family-based study analyzed the links between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in either the POMC or PCSK1 genes and obesity, as well as obesity-related traits among obese Thai children and their families. The variants rs1042571 an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.23
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- 10.4238/2015.August.7.23