Growth
Cloning, molecular characterization, and expression pattern of FGF5 in Cashmere goat (Capra hircus)
Authors: W.L. Bao, R.Y. Yao, Q. He, Z.X. Guo, C. Bao, Y.F. Wang and Z.G. Wang
Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5) is a secreted signaling protein that belongs to the FGF family, and was found to be associated with hair growth in humans and other animals. The Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat (Capra hircus) is a goat breed that provides superior cashmere; this breed was formed by spontaneous mutation in China. Here, we report the cloning, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.9
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.9
Associations between polymorphisms of the GFI1B gene and growth traits of indigenous Chinese goats.
Authors: H.F. Cai, Z. Chen and W.X. Luo
This study aimed to investigate polymorphisms of the eighth exon in the GFI1B gene among three indigenous Chinese goat breeds (QianBei Ma goats, GuiZhou white goats, and GuiZhou black goats). Furthermore, association analysis was conducted between these polymorphisms and growth traits. Polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.13.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.13.5
Candidate genes for production traits in Nelore beef cattle
Authors: P.C. Tizioto S.L. Meirelles R.R. Tulio A.N. Rosa M.M. Alencar S.R. Medeiros F. Siqueira G.L.D. Feij�³ L.O.C. Silva R.A.A. Torres J�ºnior L.C.A. Regitano
Meat quality is an important trait for the beef industry. Backfat thickness, ribeye area, and shear force are traits measured late in life, and the investigation of molecular markers associated with these traits can help breeding programs. In cattle, some polymorphisms have been related to production traits. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.19.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.19.1
Upregulation of fibroblast growth factor 1 in the synovial membranes of patients with late stage osteoarthritis
Authors: R. Li, B. Wang, C.Q. He, Y.Q. Yang, H. Guo, Y. Chen and T.H. Du
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease of the systemic joint that involves multiple cytokines and growth factors. Fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF-1) is increased in patients with rheumatic arthritis. The aim of this study was to determine whether the expression and secretion of FGF-1 differed in synovial tissue from patients with late stage OA from.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.13
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.13
Effects of icariin on the expression of ER, VEGF, and KDR in the endometrial cells of thin endometrium
Authors: A.W. Le, L. Shan, Z.H. Wang, X.Y. Dai, T.H. Xiao and R. Zuo
We explored the effects of icariin on the expression of estrogen receptor (ER), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and kinase insert domain receptor (KDR) in the endometrial cells of the thin endometrium. Primary endometrial cells were obtained and divided into a blank control group, a high-, a middle-, and a low-dose icariin groups, as well as an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.19
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.19
Effects of changes in serum endostatin and fibroblast growth factor 19 on the chemotherapeutic sensitivity in acute myeloid leukemia patients
Authors: Y.Z. Su, C.B. Wang, Y. Zhou and N.T. Sun
The present study aimed to explore the changes in serum endostatin and fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF-19) in acute myeloid leukemia patients, and to determine their effects on chemotherapeutic sensitivity. Sixty acute myeloid leukemia patients and 30 healthy controls were included in the study. Patient serum endostatin and FGF-19 levels were measured on.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.18.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.18.8
Myf5 and MyoG gene SNPs associated with Bian chicken growth trait
Authors: Y. Wei, G.X. Zhang, T. Zhang, J.Y. Wang, Q.C. Fan, Y. Tang, F.X. Ding and L. Zhang
The growth trait is important in poultry production. We analyzed the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Myf5 and MyoG gene and Bian chicken growth traits. SNPs in candidate genes of the Bian chickens were detected by the polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism method. Two mutation loci and six genot.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037043
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037043
Association study between single nucleotide polymorphisms in leptin and growth traits in Cyprinus carpio var. Jian
Authors: Y. Tang, H. Li, J. Li, F. Yu and J. Yu
Leptin is a hormone that affects the regulation of body weight, energy expenditure, fat metabolism, food intake, and appetite. In this study, we cloned the jlLEP-A1 and jlLEP-A2 genes in Jian carp (Cyprinus carpio var. Jian) and performed an association analysis between identified polymorphisms and growth traits. Three polymorphisms in exons of jlLEP-A1 (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037635
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037635
Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ASB15 gene and their associations with chicken growth and carcass traits
Authors: Y.C. Wang, R.R. Jiang, X.T. Kang, Z.J. Li, R.L. Han, J. Geng,J.X. Fu, J.F. Wang and J.P. Wu
ASB15 is a member of the ankyrin repeat and suppressor of cytokine signaling box family, and is predominantly expressed in skeletal muscle. In the present study, an F2 resource population of Gushi chickens crossed with Anka broilers was used to investigate the genetic effects of the chicken ASB15 gene. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs3157592.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.25.5
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.25.5
Investigation of TG gene variants and their effects on growth, carcass composition, and meat quality traits in Chinese steers
Authors: Investigation of TG gene variants and their effects on growth, carcass composition, and meat quality traits in Chinese steers
Thyroid hormones play an important role in regulating metabolism and can affect metabolism-related traits such as fat deposition. The thyroglobulin (TG) gene produces the precursor of thyroid hormones and has been proposed as a candidate gene for a quantitative trait locus with an effect on fat deposition. In this study, we identified 4 novel single nucle.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.22.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.22.2