Growth
Polymorphism of somatostatin gene and its association with growth traits in Chinese cattle
Authors: L. Gao, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang, R.J. Hao and X. Zhong
Somatostatins play a crucial role in the regulation of growth and development in vertebrates, especially muscle growth. We assessed the association of somatostatin gene polymorphisms with growth traits by PCR-SSCP (polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism) and DNA sequencing methods in 694 individuals .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1029
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1029
Gene expression characteristics of growth-inhibited rice seedlings induced by low-energy N+-beam implantation
Authors: H. Ya, Q. Chen, W. Wang and Y. Cheng
Using the RNA sequencing, transcriptomes of growth-inhibited rice seedlings induced by low-energy N+-beam implantation were analyzed. The results showed that rice genes related to binding, electron carrier activity, transcription factor, auxin signal transduction, photosynthesis, and oxidoreductase activity were involved in th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.15.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.15.9
Genome-wide association study on growth traits in Colombian creole breeds and crossbreeds with Zebu cattle
Authors: R. MartÃ?Ânez, Y. GÃ?³mez and J.F.M. Rocha
Whole genome selection represents an important tool for improving parameters related to the production of livestock. In order to build genomic selection indexes within a particular breed, it is important to identify polymorphisms that have the most significant association with a desired trait. A genome-wide marker association .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.25.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.25.5
Correlations of iodide ions with vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors during the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells
Authors: F. Teng, M.H. Zu and Q.J. Hua
The aim of this study was to explore the correlations of iodide ions with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptors during the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells (VECs). The proliferation rates of VECs in the presence of iodide ions and VEGF inhibitor were determined using the CCK-8 method. The effec.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.25.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.25.7
Significance of the expression of integrin �²1, VEGF and MVD in hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Y.M. Hong, W.G. Gan and Z.H. Xu
This study aimed to determine the expression of integrin β1 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and microvascular density (MVD) by CD105 staining in hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma to determine their association with clinicopathologic characteristics, and to determine their role and the effects of their i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.25.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.25.9
Polymorphisms in the delta-like 2 homolog gene and their association with growth and meat-quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: N. Yang, L.S. Zan, Y.K. Li, J.B. Gao, X.H. Ma, C.Z. Fu, H. Wang and C. Adoligbe
The delta-like 2 homolog (DLK2) modulates adipogenesis, hematopoiesis, osteogenesis, and other cell-differentiation processes. In the present study, we detected potential polymorphisms in the DLK2 gene in 604 individuals of Qinchuan cattle by using PCR-RFLP and DNA-sequencing methods. Herein, we identified five novel single-nu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.March.24.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.24.20
Anatomic changes due to interspecific grafting in cassava (Manihot esculenta)
Authors: N. Bomfim, D.G. Ribeiro and N.M.A. Nassar
Cassava rootstocks of varieties UnB 201 and UnB 122 grafted with scions of Manihot fortalezensis were prepared for anatomic study. The roots were cut, stained with safranin and alcian blue, and examined microscopically, comparing them with sections taken from ungrafted roots. There was a significant decrease in number of peric.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1138
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1138
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 Gly388Arg polymorphism associated with severity of gallstone disease in a Chinese population
Authors: Q. Chen, W.J. Li, Y.Y. Wan, C.D. Yu and W.G. Li
The etiology of gallstone disease is multifactorial; supersaturation of bile with cholesterol is a primary cause for gallstone formation. In previous studies, we found that fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4) plays an important role in maintaining bile acid homeostasis by regulating the expression of cholesterol 7&alph.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(1):
- 2012.March.8.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.March.8.3
Novel SNPs in the growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible protein 45 alpha gene (GADD45A) associated with meat quality traits in Berkshire pigs
Authors: E.S. Cho, K.T. Lee, J.W. Choi, H.J. Jeon, S.W. Lee, Y.M. Cho and T.H. Kim
This study was conducted to evaluate the porcine gene GADD45A (growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible protein 45 alpha) as a positional candidate controlling quantitative trait loci (QTL) for meat quality traits on chromosome 6 (SSC6). Four exons of the porcine GADD45A gene were defined from cDNA and BAC clone sequences. A total of 4 single nucleotide pol.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.31.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.31.6
Transplantation of umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells increases levels of nerve growth factor in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with autism
Authors: Q. Li1,, C.-F. Chen, D.-Y. Wang, Y.-T. L�¼, Y. Huan, M. Liu, R.-C. Ge, X.-W. Chen, H.-S. Qi, L. An and X. Hu
We aimed to evaluate the levels of growth factors in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with autism after transplantation of umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells (CBMNCs). Fourteen subjects diagnosed with autism received transplantation of CBMNCs first through intravenous infusion, and three times subsequently through intrathecal injections. A 2-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.31.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.31.21