Polymorphism
Genetic variability of Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera, Dactylopiidae) on forage cactus in northeast Brazil
Authors: D.M.P. Silva1, A.C. do E.S. Mergulh�£o2, L.V. de Medeiros2,M.V.B. Figueiredo3 and H.A. Burity3
The carmine cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae is a key pest in productive fields of forage cactus in Pernambuco, Brazil. Species identification by means of molecular markers assists in understanding the genetic profile, underpins morphological characterization, and supports the monitoring of populations in integrated management programs designed to control t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.October.30.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.30.8
Development of 1047 insertion-deletion markers for rice genetic studies and breeding
Authors: Y.X. Zeng*, Z.H. Wen*, L.Y. Ma, Z.J. Ji, X.M. Li and C.D. Yang
In this study, a total of 1047 insertion-deletion (InDel) primer pairs distributed across the rice genome were developed and experimentally validated. The primer pairs were designed based on the InDel length polymorphisms between 93-11 (Oryza sativa ssp indica cv.) and Nipponbare (Oryza sativa ssp japonica cv.), aiming for utilization between indica and j.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.October.30.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.30.7
Polymorphisms of KAP6, KAP7, and KAP8 genes in four Chinese sheep breeds
Authors: Y.X. Liu, G.Q. Shi, H.X. Wang, P.C. Wan, H. Tang, H. Yang and F. Guan
High glycine-tyrosine proteins (HGTPs), also known as keratin-associated proteins (KAPs), play a key role in the major structures and mechanical properties of wool fiber. Sheep HGTPs consist of three multigene families: KAP6, KAP7, and KAP8 genes. Polymorphisms of these three genes have been proposed to have important effects .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.April.30.5
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.April.30.5
Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite loci in Nibea albiflora
Authors: D.D. Xu, B. Lou, S.L. Li, Y.R. Zhang, J. Xin and W. Zhan
Eleven novel microsatellite loci were isolated from a (CA)10-enriched genomic DNA library of Nibea albiflora. The characteristics of these microsatellites were determined in a sample of 48 N. albiflora individuals. The number of alleles at the 11 microsatellite loci ranged from 5 to 25, with an average of 13.5 per locus. The observed and expected heterozy.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.4.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.4.1
Association of the CYP1A1 MspI and TNF�±-308 polymorphisms with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Inner Mongolia
Authors: L. Yang, F. Li2*, M. Yan and X. Su
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation. Smoking, occupational exposures, air pollution, and genetics are all risk factors. In the present study, we detected the cytochrome P4501A1 gene (CYP1A1) MspI polymorphism and the tumor necrosis factor alp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.25.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.25.6
Genetic variability and phylogenetic aspects in species of the genus Macrobrachium
Authors: A.L. Guerra, A.V.B. Lima, R.V. Lucato J�ºnior, M.C. Chiachio, F.G. Taddei and L. Castiglioni
The genus Macrobrachium includes prawns, which are widely distributed in lakes, floodplains, and rivers in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. This genus presents nearly 210 known species with great ecological and economic importance. However, few studies are related to the biology of these crustaceans. In this .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.9.7
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.9.7
Genetic association of catechol-O-methyltransferase val(158)met polymorphism in Saudi schizophrenia patients
Authors: S. Al-Asmary, S. Kadasah, M. Arfin, M. Tariq and A. Al-Asmari
Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder strongly associated with dopamine dysregulation. Catechol-O-methyl-transferase (COMT) is a candidate gene for schizophrenia that encodes an enzyme involved in the metabolic inactivation of dopamine. The COMT Val158Met polymorphism has been associated with schizophrenia and h.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.17.4
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- 10.4238/2014.April.17.4
Association analysis of colorectal cancer susceptibility variants with gastric cancer in a Chinese Han population
Authors: C.-P. Zhou, H.-Z. Pan, F.-X Li, N.-Y. Hu, M. Li and X.-X. Yang
Evidence suggests that some genetic variants are risk factors for both colorectal cancer (CRC) and gastric cancer (GC). Thus, we selected 12 reported single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from genome-wide association studies of CRC and conducted this case-control study to assess the associations between these SNPs and the ris.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.9.10
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.9.10
Association of GSTTI and GSTM1 variants with acute myeloid leukemia risk
Authors: Y.M. Zi, S. Wu, D. Ma, C. Yang, M. Yang, Y. Huang and S.J. Yang
We aimed to investigate the relationships between polymorphisms of the glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) GSTM1, GSTTI, and GSTP1 and the risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A total of 206 AML cases and 231 controls were collected for our study. The genotyping of GSTs (GSTM1, GSTTI, and GSTP1) was based upon the du.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.9.11
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- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.9.11
Interleukin-7 receptor gene polymorphism at +1237 locus and its effect on susceptibility to opportunistic infections among HIV and AIDS patients in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: A. Samie, G.T. Moloro and T.C. Nangammbi
Over the past decade, an increasing number of studies have demonstrated correlations between host genetics and susceptibility to diseases. However, few studies have investigated the effects of host genetics on the occurrence of opportunistic infections among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. In the .. Read More»
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