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Microbial Genetics   Research Article

Characterization of a novel Cry8Ea3-binding V-ATPase Subunit A in Holotrichia parallela

Authors: W. Wei, G. Wei, Z. Dan1, Y. Xiaoping and Z. Yakun

Several receptor proteins of Cry toxin have been previously identified, including cadherin-like, aminopeptidase N, and alkaline phosphatase. In the present work, a novel binding protein, V-ATPase subunit A (HpVAA), was identified in Holotricia parallela larvae and characterized. We performed reverse transcription-polymerase ch.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
gmr.15038994
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15038994
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic improvement of plant architecture in the common bean

Authors: V.M.P. Silva, J.A.N. Menezes J�ºnior, P.C.S. Carneiro2, J.E.S. Carneiro and C.D. Cruz

Knowledge of genetic control of plant architecture in the common bean can help breeders define the most adequate breeding strategy to optimize gains. We examined genetic control of plant architecture in the common bean by means of partial diallel crosses. Fourteen bean lines were crossed under a partial diallel scheme, in which group 1 was composed of 8 e.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
2013.January.30.8
DOI:
10.4238/2013.January.30.8
Medical Genetics   Research Article

Investigating the association between XRCC1 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to gastric cancer

Authors: S. Chen, X.C. Zhu, Y.L. Liu, C. Wang and K.G. Zhang

We carried out a hospital-based case-control study to investigate the role of XRCC1 gene Arg399Gln, Arg280His, and Arg194Trp polymorphisms in susceptibility to gastric cancer. A total of 214 gastric cancer patients and 247 control subjects were recruited between March 2013 and March 2015, and polymorphism genotype frequencies .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
gmr.15038342
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15038342
Human Genetics   Research Article

Psychological characteristics of and counseling for carriers of structural chromosome abnormalities

Authors: H.L. Wang, B. Wu, K.M. Guo and R.H. Tian

Infertility as a psychological problem has gained increasing attention. Male partners among infertile couples have elevated levels of psychological distress, which could affect semen quality, result in hormonal abnormalities, and increase the occurrence of early miscarriage. Infertile women are more vulnerable to psychological.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028159
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028159
Human Genetics   Research Article

Correlation between serum level of chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 18 and poor prognosis in breast cancer

Authors: J.H. Sun, N. Fan and Y. Zhang

In this study, we investigated the correlation between serum chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 18 (CCL-18) and the prognosis as well as clinical characteristics of breast cancer. Blood samples from 207 breast cancer patients, 126 individuals with benign breast tumors, and 93 healthy women were collected. Serum CCL-18 expression was.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
gmr.15038632
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15038632
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Gelling agents and culture vessels affect in vitro multiplication of banana plantlets

Authors: Y.A. Ka�§ar, B. Bi�§en, �°. Varol, Y.Y. Mendi, S. Ser�§e and S. ��etiner

Agar is the most commonly used gelling agent in media for plant tissue culture. Because of the high price of tissue-culture-grade agar, attempts have been made to identify suitable alternatives. The type of culture vessel and lid also affects the gaseous composition inside the vessel as well as light penetration. In turn, the .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
vol9-1gmr744
DOI:
10.4238/vol9-1gmr744
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Optimization of DNA extraction from seeds and fresh leaf tissues of wild marigold (Tagetes minuta) for polymerase chain reaction analysis

Authors: I. Shahzadi, R. Ahmed, A. Hassan and M.M. Shah

Tagetes, a genus of flowering marigolds in the family Asteraceae (Compositeae), is reported to be a medicinal plant with hypotensive, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. Tagetes minuta characteristically contains high concentrations of essential oils, flavonoids, polyphenols, and polysacch.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
vol9-1gmr747
DOI:
10.4238/vol9-1gmr747
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Molecular cloning and characterization of a chlorophyll degradation regulatory gene (ZjSGR) from Zoysia japonica

Authors: K. Teng, Z.H. Chang, G.Z. Xiao, W.E. Guo, L.X. Xu, Y.H. Chao and L.B. Han

The stay-green gene (SGR) is a key regulatory factor for chlorophyll degradation and senescence. However, to date, little is known about SGR in Zoysia japonica. In this study, ZjSGR was cloned, using rapid amplification of cDNA ends-polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The target sequence is 831 bp in length, corresponding to 276 .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
gmr.15028176
DOI:
10.4238/gmr.15028176
Bioinformatics   Research Article

Overexpression of type-A rice response regulators, OsRR3 and OsRR5, results in lower sensitivity to cytokinins

Authors: X. Cheng*, H. Jiang*, J. Zhang, Y. Qian, S. Zhu and B. Cheng

Response regulators are part of a two-component regulatory system. The type-A Arabidopsis response regulators act as negative regulators. To understand the function of type-A response regulators in the model monocot plant, rice (Japonica cultivar-group: Zhonghua11), we overexpressed two type-A OsRR genes, OsRR3 and OsRR5 (pACT.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
vol9-1gmr739
DOI:
10.4238/vol9-1gmr739
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Improvement of a popcorn population using selection indexes from a fourth cycle of recurrent selection program carried out in two different environments

Authors: A.T. Amaral J�ºnior, S.P. Freitas J�ºnior, R.M. Rangel, G.F. Pena, R.M. Ribeiro, R.C. Morais and A.R. Schuelter

We estimated genetic gains for popcorn varieties using selection indexes in a fourth cycle of intrapopulation recurrent selection developed in the campus of the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense. Two hundred full-sib families were obtained from the popcorn population UNB-2U of the third recurrent selection cycle. The p.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
vol9-1gmr702
DOI:
10.4238/vol9-1gmr702