Quality
Genetic variability for iron and zinc content in common bean lines and interaction with water availability
Authors: H.S. Pereira, M.J. Del Peloso, P.Z. Bassinello, C.M. Guimar�£es, L.C. Melo and L.C. Faria
The common bean is an important source of iron and zinc in humans. Increases in the contents of these minerals can combat mineral deficiencies, but these contents are influenced by environmental conditions. Thus, the objectives of this study were to investigate the interaction between common bean lines and water availability o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.28.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.28.21
Effects of polymorphisms in the bovine growth differentiation factor 9 gene on sperm quality in Holstein bulls
Authors: K.Q. Tang, W.C. Yang, X.X. Zhang and L.G. Yang
Members of the transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) superfamily are critical regulators of germ cell development that act as extracellular ligands of the signal transduction pathways regulating proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and other aspects of cell behavior. Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) is a member of the TGFβ superfa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.July.4.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.July.4.1
Skeletal muscle calcium channel ryanodine and the development of pale, soft, and exudative meat in poultry
Authors: F.G. Pai�£o, L.M. Ferracin, M. Pedr�£o, T. Kato and M. Shimokomaki
The development of pale, soft, and exudative (PSE) breast fillet meat has become an economic burden for the poultry industry worldwide. PSE meat results in 1.0-1.5% loss in moisture and carcass weight, and a 2010 estimate of the Brazilian annual production put the economic loss due to PSE at over US$30 million. In the USA, PSE has caused an annual loss of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.20.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.20.3
Significant association of APOA5 and APOC3 gene polymorphisms with meat quality traits in Kele pigs
Authors: Y.T. Hui, Y.Q. Yang, R.Y. Liu, Y.Y. Zhang, C.J. Xiang, Z.Z. Liu, Y.H. Ding, Y.L. Zhang and B.R. Wang
Apolipoprotein A5 (APOA5) and C3 (APOC3) genes are involved in the PPAR lipid metabolism pathway and thus associated with elevated triglyceride levels. However, whether APOA5 and APOC3 genetic polymorphisms affect intramuscular fat deposition and other meat quality traits remains unknown in pigs. One hundred and seventy-one Kele pigs were sampled to inves.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.September.13.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.September.13.8
Novel polymorphisms of the PRKAG2 gene and their association with body measurement and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: C.Z. Fu,W.Q. Tian,Y.K. Li,S.J. Wei,G. Cheng,H.B. Wang and L.S. Zan
Body measurement and meat quality traits play important roles in the evaluation of productivity and economy in cattle, which are influenced by genes and environmental factors. PRKAG2, which encodes the γ2 regulatory subunit of AMPK, is associated with key metabolic pathways in muscle. We detected bovine PRKAG2 gene polymorphisms and analyzed their a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.17.16
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.17.16
Measurements of experimental precision for trials with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) genotypes
Authors: P.E. Teodoro, F.E. Torres, A.D. Santos, A.M. Corr�ªa, M. Nascimento, L.M.A. Barroso4 and G. Ceccon
The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of statistics as experimental precision degree measures for trials with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) genotypes. Cowpea genotype yields were evaluated in 29 trials conducted in Brazil between 2005 and 2012. The genotypes were evaluated with a randomized block design w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027991
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027991
Association between FTO polymorphism in exon 3 with carcass and meat quality traits in crossbred ducks
Authors: W. Gan, Q. Song, N.N. Zhang, X.P. Xiong, D.M.C. Wang and L. Li
The fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) is an excellent candidate gene that affects energy metabolism. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in FTO are associated with carcass and meat quality traits in pigs, cattle, and rabbits. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between novel SNPs in the FTO coding region and carcass and me.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.18.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.18.14
Impact of adherence to GOLD guidelines on 6-minute walk distance, MRC dyspnea scale score, lung function decline, quality of life, and quality-adjusted life years in a Shanghai suburb
Authors: Y.Q. Jiang, Y.X. Zhu, X.L. Chen, X. Xu, F. Li, H.J. Fu, C.Y. Shen, Y.Y. Lu, Q.J. Zhuang, G. Xu, Y.Y. Cai, Y. Zhang, S.S. Liu, M.Y. Zhu and S.H. Li
We performed a 1-year cluster-randomized field trial to assess the effect of standardized management of chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD) on lung function and quality of life (QOL) measures in patients in China. We used the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) treatment guidelines and assessed indexes including pulmonary.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.3.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.3.9
Polymorphisms in the bovine CIDEC gene are associated with body measurement traits and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: C.G. Mei, L.S. Gui, C.Z. Fu, H.C. Wang, J.L. Wang, G. Cheng and L.S. Zan
Previous studies have shown that the cell death-inducing DFF45-like effector-C (CIDEC) gene is involved in lipid storage and energy metabolism, suggesting that it is a potential candidate gene that affects body measurement traits (BMTs) and meat quality traits (MQTs). The aim of this study was to identify polymorphisms of the bovine CIDEC gene and analyze.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.10
Association of MyoD1a and MyoD1b gene polymorphisms and meat quality traits in rainbow trout
Authors: W.X. Chen, Y. Ma and K.H. Liu
In this study, we identified myogenic regulatory factors (MRFs) and analyzed the correlation between MRFs and meat quality in rainbow trout. The MyoD1a and MyoD1b genes were cloned from rainbow trout using a homology cloning method. Introns 1 and 2 in the MyoD1a and MyoD1b genes were cloned and submitted to GenBank (accession Nos. FJ623462 and FJ793566). .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.7.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.7.12