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Microbial Genetics   Research Article

Whole-transcriptome sequencing of Pinellia ternata using the Illumina platform

Authors: X. Huang, Y. Jing, D.J. Liu, B.Y. Yang, H. Chen and M. Li

Pinelliae rhizoma is the dried tuber of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit., and has been used for thousands of years as a traditional Chinese medicine. However, its genomic background is little known. With the development of high-throughput genomic sequencing, it is now easy and cheap to obtain genomic information. In this study.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028062
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028062
Human Genetics   Research Article

Synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in the MC4R gene that are significantly associated with milk production traits in water buffaloes

Authors: T.X. Deng, C.Y. Pang, M.Q. Liu, C. Zhang and X.W. Liang

Melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is associated with feed intake, growth, fatness, and carcass composition in many domestic animals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in MC4R with milk production traits in water buffalo. Eight SNPs were identified by direct polymerase .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028153
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028153
Microbial Genetics   Research Article

Populations of Erythrina velutina Willd. at risk of extinction

Authors: M.F.V. Melo, L.O. Gon?§alves, A.R.C. Rabbani, S.V. ?lvares-Carvalho, J.B. Pinheiro, M.I. Zucchi and R. Silva-Mann

The goal of this study was to characterize the structure of two natural populations of the coral tree using RAPD and ISSR markers. The study evaluated all individuals in two different areas in the northeastern region of Brazil: the first was in the riparian area, 10 km x 100 m along the edge of the lower São Francisco River, and the second was in t.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
2015.August.28.15
DOI:
10.4238/2015.August.28.15
Animal Genetics   Research Article

A single nucleotide polymorphism in NEUROD1 is associated with production traits in Nelore beef cattle

Authors: P.S.N. de Oliveira, P.C. Tizioto, W. Malago Jr, M.L. do Nascimento, A.S.M. Cesar, W.J.S. Diniz, M.M. de Souza, D.P.D. Lanna, R.R. Tullio, G.B. Mour?£o, M. de A. Mudadu, L.L. Coutinho and L.C. de A. Regitano

Feed efficiency and carcass characteristics are late-measured traits. The detection of molecular markers associated with them can help breeding programs to select animals early in life, and to predict breeding values with high accuracy. The objective of this study was to identify polymorphisms in the functional and positional .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028161
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028161
Human Genetics   Research Article

Effect of IL-17 monoclonal antibody Secukinumab combined with IL-35 blockade of Notch signaling pathway on the invasive capability of hepatoma cells

Authors: H.CH. Li, Y.X. Zhang, Y. Liu and Q.SH. Wang

We investigated the effect of the IL-17 monoclonal antibody Secukinumab combined with IL-35 in the blockade of the Notch signaling pathway on the invasive capability of hepatoma cells. We examined the effects of IL-17 antibody or IL-35 treatment alone or in combination on cell invasion and migration capabilities with Transwell.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028174
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028174
Human Genetics   Research Article

Molecular-level effects of eribulin and paclitaxel on breast cancer based on differential co-expression network analysis

Authors: J. Qin and Y.H. Chen

We investigated the effects of eribulin and paclitaxel on breast cancer (BC) by exploring molecular biomarkers and pathways. Co-expression networks were constructed by differentially co-expressed genes and links, and centralities were analyzed to explore the hub genes. Pathway-enrichment analysis was performed. The hub genes w.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
Human Genetics   Research Article

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence and gene organization of Chinese indigenous chickens with phylogenetic considerations

Authors: F.P. Zhao, H.Y. Fan, G.H. Li and B.K. Zhang

In this study, we sequenced the complete mitochondrial DNA of Chinese indigenous Jinhu Black-bone and Rugao chickens. The two chicken mitochondrial genomes were deposited in GenBank under accession Nos. KP742951 and KR347464, respectively. The complete mitochondrial genomes of Jinhu Black-bone and Rugao chickens were sequenced.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028200
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028200
Human Genetics   Research Article

Association of genetic variations in the ACLY gene with growth traits in Chinese beef cattle

Authors: M.N. Li, X. Guo, P.J. Bao, X.Y. Wu, X.Z. Ding, M. Chu, C.N. Liang and P. Yan

ATP citrate lyase (ACLY) is the primary enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cytosolic acetyl-CoA, which is a key precursor of both fatty acid and mevalonate synthesis pathways. Genetic variation of the ACLY gene may influence multiple traits associated with animal production. Here, we identified three non-synonymous mutati.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028250
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028250
Human Genetics   Research Article

Splicing mutation of a gene within the Duchenne muscular dystrophy family

Authors: Y.B. Zhu, J.H. Gan, J.W. Luo, X.Y. Zheng, S.C. Wei and D. Hu

The aim of this study was to identify the mutation site and phenotype of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene in a DMD family. The DMD gene is by far the largest known gene in humans. Up to 34% of the point mutations reported to date affect splice sites of the DMD gene. However, no hotspot mutation has been reported. Cap.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028258
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028258
Human Genetics   Research Article

Complete mitochondrial genome of the Liuyang black goat and its phylogenetic relationship with other Caprinae

Authors: S. Chen, H.M. Ma, G.S. Chen and L.Y. Wang

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the Liuyang black goat was investigated, and phylogenetic relationships between the Liuyang black goat and other species of Caprinae were analyzed. The total length of the mitochondrial genome was 16,715 bp, which consisted of 33.50% A, 27.27% T, 25.98% C, and 13.25%.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028267
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028267