Growth
Genetic variations in the IGF-IGFR-IGFBP axis confer susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer
Authors: X.P. Huang, W.H. Zhou and Y.F. Zhang
Recent evidence suggests that genetic variations in the insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-IGF receptor (IGFR)-IGF binding proteins (IGFBP) axis may impact an individual’s susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer, but individually published results are inconclusive. Our meta-analysis aimed at providing a more precise e.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.24.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.24.17
Role of fibroblast growth factor-23 in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in peritoneal dialysis patients
Authors: Y. Zeng, S. Feng, O.Y. Han, H.Y. Shen, D.H. Jin and Y.B. Shi
Several previous studies have demonstrated that elevated levels of fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) may be involved in atherosclerosis and contribute to the high mortality rate of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The aim of this study was to determine the precise role of FGF-23 in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in PD patients. Between April 200.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.30.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.30.15
Characterization and expression of DDX6 during gametogenesis in the Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis
Authors: Q. Li, Y.L. Wang, J. Xie, W.J. Sun, M. Zhu, L. He and Q. Wang
DDX6 belongs to a family of DEAD-box RNA helicases, which are RNA splicing proteins that ensure the correct folding and structure of mature RNA. Gametogenesis requires the participation of many kinds of RNA. To explore its functions during Eriocheir sinensis gametogenesis, we cloned a full-length DDX6 cDNA sequence from E. sinensis (Es-DDX6) which contain.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.April.30.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.April.30.15
Eucalyptus growth promotion by endophytic Bacillus spp
Authors: I.C.P. Paz R.C.M. Santin A.M. Guimar�£es O.P.P. Rosa A.C.F. Dias M.C. Quecine J.L. Azevedo A.T.S. Matsumura
Clonal eucalyptus plantings have increased in recent years; however, some clones with high production characteristics have vegetative propagation problems because of weak root and aerial development. Endophytic microorganisms live inside healthy plants without causing any damage to their hosts and can be beneficial, acting as plant growth promoters. We is.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.August.17.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.17.9
Effects of VEGF suppression by small hairpin RNA interference combined with radiotherapy on the growth of cervical cancer
Authors: L. Qi, L.N. Xing, X. Wei and S.G. Song
This study aimed to investigate the inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) by small hairpin RNA (shRNA) interference combined with radiotherapy on the growth of cervical cancer SiHa cell xenografts in nude mice. The effective pVEGF-shRNA plasmid was screened by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.July.7.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.July.7.2
Genetic parameters for growth traits of a Brazilian Bos taurus x Bos indicus beef composite
Authors: Mourao GB, Ferraz JBS, Eler JP, Balieiro JCC, Bueno RS, Mattos EC and Figueiredo LGG
The genetic analysis of composite data is very complicated, mainly because it is necessary to adjust data to the effects of heterosis and breed complementarity, and because there is usually considerable confounding of these data with several other effects, such as contemporary group effects, breed composition of the animal and.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(4):
Estimation of genetic parameters and variance components for growth traits in Romosinuano cattle in the Colombian humid tropics
Authors: Sarmiento RM and Garcia JP
(Co)variance components and genetic parameters were estimated for body weights of a Romosinuano herd located in Sinú Valley, Cordoba, Colombia. Restricted maximum likelihood methods were used with a univariate animal model for birth weight, weaning weight (270 days), 16-month weight (480 days), weaning daily gain, and p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(3):
Association between SNPs in vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphisms and risk of renal cell carcinoma: a case-control study
Authors: B.-L. Shen, Q.-S. Qu, S.-Z. Miao and Y.-X. Zhang
We conducted this case-control study to assess the role of the VEGF -2578C/A, +1612G/A, +936C/T and -634G/C gene polymorphisms in the development of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). A hospital-based case-control study was conducted in a 360 consecutive primary RCC patients and 360 age and gender-matched controls during January 2010 and January 2014. The polyme.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.5
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.5
Bioinformatic analysis of the effect of type II diabetes on skin wound healing
Authors: K. Ge, J.J. Wu, L. Qian, M.J. Wu, F.L. Wang, B. Xu and T. Xie
We examined the relationship between type 2 diabetes and skin wound healing. GSE38396 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database and preprocessed using the RMA function of the Affy package. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified using the limma package, then DAVID was applied to perform Gene Ontology functional annotation and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.12
A genetic analysis of post-weaning feedlot performance and profitability in Bonsmara cattle
Authors: R.R. van der Westhuizen J. van der Westhuizen S.J. Schoeman
The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing profitability in a feedlot environment and to estimate genetic parameters for and between a feedlot profit function and productive traits measured in growth tests. The heritability estimate of 0.36 for feedlot profitability shows that this trait is genetically inherited.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr535
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr535