Growth
Associated analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms found on exon 3 of the IGF-1 gene with Tibetan miniature pig growth traits
Authors: M. Yue, Y.G. Tian, Y.J. Wang, Y. Gu1, N. Bayaer, Q. Hu and W.W. Gu,
The IGF-1 gene is an important regulating factor that has a growth-promoting effect on growth hormone. The IGF-1 gene promotes muscle cell differentiation in the muscle cell formation process. The IGF-1 gene also regulates the growth of skeletal muscle during skeletal muscle growth. In addition, the IGF-1 gene plays an importa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.February.27.11
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.February.27.11
Quantitative changes in mitochondrial DNA copy number in various tissues of pigs during growth
Authors: Y.M. Xie, L. Jin, X.J. Chen, M.N. He, Y. Wang, R. Liu, M.Z. Li and X.W. Li
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content is dependent on the energy requirements of tissues. To date, no comprehensive study has been conducted to examine mtDNA copy number variations in pigs. In the current study, quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to quantify the mtDNA copy number in 15 pig tissue types at 5 growth stages from embryo to adult.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.6.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.6.12
Predictive value of vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphisms on the risk of renal cell carcinomas
Authors: W. Xian, H. Zheng and W.J. Wu
We conducted a case-control study in a Chinese population to assess whether 5 common single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the vascular endothelial growth factor gene (VEGF) affect the risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The study population included 266 RCC patients who were newly diagnosed and histologically confirmed to have RCC as well as 532 cancer-free.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.13.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.13.8
Comparison of simple sequence repeats in 19 Archaea
Authors: S. Trivedi
All organisms that have been studied until now have been found to have differential distribution of simple sequence repeats (SSRs), with more SSRs in intergenic than in coding sequences. SSR distribution was investigated in Archaea genomes where complete chromosome sequences of 19 Archaea were analyzed with the program SPUTNIK.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(4):
Association between polymorphisms in insulin-like growth factor-1 and risk of osteoporosis
Authors: W. Zhang, L.C. Zhang, H. Chen, P.F. Tang and L.H. Zhang
We conducted a case-control study to assess the relationship between rs35767, rs2288377, and rs5742612 insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and osteoporosis risk in a Chinese female population. The genotypes of rs35767, rs2288377, and rs5742612 of IGF-1 were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Patients with os.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.13.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.13.10
Characterization of variation in the canine suppressor of cytokine signaling-2 (SOCS2) gene
Authors: Rincon G, Young AE, Bannasch DL and Medrano JF
Suppressor of cytokine signaling 2 (SOCS2) is a negative regulator of growth hormone signaling. The deletion of SOCS2 in mice results in a 30-50% increase in post-natal growth. In an effort to identify polymorphisms in the SOCS2 gene that may be associated with body size in dogs, we characterized the canine SOCS2 gene and anal.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(1):
Characteristics of growth traits and their effects on body weight of G1 individuals in the mud crab (Scylla paramamosain)
Authors: W. Jiang, H.Y. Ma, C.Y. Ma, S.J. Li, Y.X. Liu, Z.G. Qiao and L.B. Ma
The mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) is considered a potentially important marine crab species for selective breeding. Here, we first examined sex ratio and differences in 16 growth traits between females and males in a G1 population of S. paramamosain, and we then analyzed the correlation between these growth .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.7.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.7.19
Associations of DNA polymorphisms in growth hormone and its transcriptional regulators with growth and carcass traits in two populations of Brangus bulls
Authors: Thomas MG, Enns RM, Shirley KL, Garcia MD, Garrett AJ, and Silver GA
Sequence polymorphisms in the growth hormone (GH) gene and its transcriptional regulators, Pit-1 and Prop-1, were evaluated for associations with growth and carcass traits in two populations of Brangus bulls Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center (CDRRC, N = 248 from 14 sires) and a cooperating breeding program (COOP, N =.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(1):
Effects of ganglioside GM1 and neural growth factor on neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation
Authors: Q. Wang, Y.H. Song, Z. Tang, Z.P. Wang, Q. Xu and N. Bao
Neurogenesis, recovery from nerve injury, neurodegeneration, and Parkinson’s disease affect people’s health, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we investigated the effect of ganglioside GM1 and neural growth factor (NGF) on neural stem cell (NSC) proliferation and differentiation in vitro to provide a scientific basi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038376
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038376
Comparison and analysis of Wuding and avian chicken skeletal muscle satellite cells
Authors: H.Q. Tong, Z.Q. Jiang, T.F. Dou, Q.H. Li, Z.Q. Xu, L.X. Liu,D.H. Gu, H. Rong, Y. Huang, X.B. Chen, M. Jois, M.F.W. te Pas, C.R. Ge and J.J. Jia
Chicken skeletal muscle satellite cells are located between the basement membrane and the sarcolemma of mature muscle fibers. Avian broilers have been genetically selected based on their high growth velocity and large muscle mass. The Wuding chicken is a famous local chicken in Yunnan Province that undergoes non-selection bree.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048815
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048815