Mitochondria

mtDNA variation of the critically endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) nesting on Iranian islands of the Persian Gulf

Authors: M. Tabib, H. Zolgharnein, M. Mohammadi, M.A. Salari-Aliabadi, A. Qasemi, S. Roshani, H. Rajabi-Maham and F. Frootan

Genetic diversity of sea turtles (hawksbill turtle) was studied using sequencing of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA, D-loop region). Thirty dead embryos were collected from the Kish and Qeshm Islands in the Persian Gulf. Analysis of sequence variation over 890 bp of the mtDNA control region revealed five haplotypes among 30 individua.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

vol10-3gmr1148

DOI:

10.4238/vol10-3gmr1148

Comparison of complete mitochondrial DNA control regions among five Asian freshwater turtle species and their phylogenetic relationships

Authors: Y. Jiang, L.W. Nie, Z.F. Huang, W.X. Jing, L. Wang, L. Liu and X.T. Dai

The complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control regions (CR), cytochrome b (Cyt b), NADH dehydrogenase subunit 4 (ND4) and cytochrome coxidase subunit I (CO I) genes of four Asian freshwater turtles, Mauremys japonica, Ocadia sinensis, M. mutica, and Annamemys annamensis, were sequenced using universal PCR and long-PCR techniqu.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):

Mitochondrial DNA mutations may not be frequent in patients with aplastic anemia - Genet. Mol. Res. 11 (3): 2130-2137 â�?�?Complete sequence analysis of mitochondrial DNA of aplastic anemia patientsâ�?

Authors: J. Zhang N. Li J.-Y. Lin Q. Li J. Hai D.-W. Xu X.-L. Qian

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):

2012.December.21.2

DOI:

10.4238/2012.December.21.2

Development of swine-specific DNA markers for biosensor-based halal authentication

Authors: M.E. Ali, U. Hashim, M. Kashif, S. Mustafa, Y.B. Che Man and S.B. Abd Hamid

The pig (Sus scrofa) mitochondrial genome was targeted to design short (15-30 nucleotides) DNA markers that would be suitable for biosensor-based hybridization detection of target DNA. Short DNA markers are reported to survive harsh conditions in which longer ones are degraded into smaller fragments. The whole swine mitochondr.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):

http://dx.doi.org/2012.June.29.9

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2012.June.29.9

Characterization and evolution of the mitochondrial DNA control region in Ranidae and their phylogenetic relationship

Authors: Z.H. Huang and F.Y. Tu

The control region is considered to be one of the most variable parts of animal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). We compared the mtDNA control region from 37 species representing 14 genera and 4 subfamilies of Ranidae, to analyze the evolution of the control region and to determine their phylogenetic relationship. All the Ranidae sp.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):

gmr.15038491

DOI:

10.4238/gmr.15038491

Phylogeny and evolution of Cervidae based on complete mitochondrial genomes

Authors: W.-Q. Zhang and M.-H. Zhang

Mitochondrial DNA sequences can be used to estimate phylogenetic relationships among animal taxa and for molecular phylogenetic evolution analysis. With the development of sequencing technology, more and more mitochondrial sequences have been made available in public databases, including whole mitochondrial DNA sequences. Thes.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(1):

2012.March.14.6

DOI:

10.4238/2012.March.14.6

Molecular analysis of cytosolic and mitochondrial malate dehydrogenases isolated from domestic cats (Felis catus)

Authors: N. Sasaki, M. Nakamura and S. Soeta

Malate dehydrogenase (MDH) plays crucial roles in energy and cellular metabolism. In this study, we describe the identification and characterization of cytosolic MDH (MDH1) and mitochondrial MDH (MDH2) in liver of domestic cat (Felis catus). To clone the feline full-length MDH genes, we performed rapid amplification of cDNA ends. The MDH1 gene en.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):

2014.August.29.7

DOI:

10.4238/2014.August.29.7

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the Rock pigeon, Columba livia (Columbiformes: Columbidae)

Authors: X.Z. Kan, X.F. Li, L.Q. Zhang, L. Chen, C.J. Qian, X.W. Zhang and L. Wang

The rock pigeon (Columba livia), or Rock dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. We mapped the complete mitochondrial genome of the Rock pigeon. The mitochondrial genome of this species is a circular molecule of 17,229 bp in length, encoding a standard set of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 tr.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):

vol9-2gmr853

DOI:

10.4238/vol9-2gmr853

Complete mitochondrial genome of Cabot��?s tragopan, Tragopan caboti (Galliformes: Phasianidae)

Authors: X.Z. Kan, X.F. Li, Z.P. Lei, M. Wang, L. Chen, H. Gao and Z.Y. Yang

Cabot’s tragopan, Tragopan caboti, is a globally threatened pheasant endemic to southeast China. The complete mitochondrial genome of Cabot’s tragopan was sequenced. The circular genome contains 16,727 bp, encoding a standard set of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNA genes, plus t.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):

vol9-2gmr820

DOI:

10.4238/vol9-2gmr820

Rescue from dominant follicle atresia by follicle-stimulating hormone in mice

Authors: X.L. Zhou, Y. Teng, R. Cao, H. Fu, K. Xiong, W.X. Sun, C.C. Zhu, X.J. Huang, P. Xiao and H.L. Liu

We investigated the effects of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on atresia of the dominant follicle and changes in relevant apoptosis genes in granulosa cells of dominant follicles regulated by FSH in vivo. Four-week-old mice were administered FSH by intraperitoneal injection to induce follicular maturation. Granulosa cells of dominant follicles were co.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):

2013.August.12.10

DOI:

10.4238/2013.August.12.10