C.A. Bonilla, M.S. Rubio, A.M. Sifuentes, G.M. Parra-Bracamonte, V.W. Arellano, M.R.D. Méndez, J.M. Berruecos and R. OrtizPublished December 14, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2395-2405 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr959 About the AuthorsC.A. Bonilla, M.S. Rubio, A.M. Sifuentes, G.M. Parra-Bracamonte, V.W. Arellano, M.R.D. Méndez, J.M. Berruecos and R. Ortiz Corresponding author: M.S. RubioE-mail: msalud@servidor.unam.mx ABSTRACT We examined allele and genotype […]
Up-regulation of Id1 in peripheral blood of psoriatic patients
C. Ronpirin, M. Achariyakul, T. Tencomnao, J. Wongpiyabovorn and W. ChaicumpaPublished November 16, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2239-2247 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr963 About the AuthorsC. Ronpirin, M. Achariyakul, T. Tencomnao, J. Wongpiyabovorn and W. Chaicumpa Corresponding author:C. RonpirinE-mail: cronpirin@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Although the precise causes of psoriasis are unclear, it is widely accepted that psoriasis is a […]
Comparison of similarity coefficients used for cluster analysis based on RAPD markers in wild olives
M. Sesli and E.D. YegenogluPublished November 16, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2248-2253 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr966 About the AuthorsM. Sesli and E.D. Yegenoglu Corresponding author: M. SesliE-mail: meltem.sesli@bayar.edu.tr ABSTRACT Five different similarity coefficients (Jaccard, Sorensen-Dice, simple matching, Rogers and Tanimoto, and Russel and Rao) were evaluated and 10 wild olives analyzed with RAPD markers. The influence of […]
Quantitation of glucocorticoid receptor alpha and NF-κB pathway mRNA and its correlation with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients
L.O. Cavalcante, M.R. Melo, V.G. Dinis, R.B. Castro, B.D.B. Souza and C.A. LonguiPublished November 23, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2300-2310 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr970 About the AuthorsL.O. Cavalcante, M.R. Melo, V.G. Dinis, R.B. Castro, B.D.B. Souza and C.A. Longui Corresponding author: M.R. MeloE-mail: murilomelo@uol.com.br ABSTRACT We measured NF-κB, IKK, c-Fos, and GRα mRNA expression and in vivo glucocorticoid […]
GSTP1 Ile105Val polymorphism inastrocytomas and glioblastomas
A.C. Custodio, L.O. Almeida, G.R. Pinto, M.J. Santos, J.R.W. Almeida, C.A. Clara, J.A. Rey and C. CasartelliPublished November 30, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2328-2334 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr971 About the AuthorsA.C. Custodio, L.O. Almeida, G.R. Pinto, M.J. Santos, J.R.W. Almeida, C.A. Clara, J.A. Rey and C. Casartelli Corresponding author: A.C. CustodioE-mail: alinecadurin@yahoo.com.br ABSTRACT Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) constitute […]
First morphogenetic identification of the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum musae (Phyllachoraceae) from imported bananasin Saudi Arabia
K.A. Abd-Elsalam, S. Roshdy, O.E. Amin and M. RabaniPublished November 30, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2335-2342 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr972 About the AuthorsK.A. Abd-Elsalam, S. Roshdy, O.E. Amin and M. Rabani Corresponding author: K.A. Abd-ElsalamE-mail: kamel200@ksu.edu.sa ABSTRACT Colletotrichum musae is the causal agent of anthracnose in banana fruits; infection by this fungal pathogen results in severe post-harvest […]
Evidence for an association between haptoglobin and MnSOD (Val9Ala) gene polymorphisms in essential hypertension based on a Brazilian case-control study
A.L. Miranda-Vilela, A.K. Akimoto, P.C.Z. Alves, L.B. Ferreira, G.S. Lordelo, J.G.M. Melo, C.K. Grisolia, S.F. Oliveira and M.N. Klautau-GuimaraesPublished November 3, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2166-2175 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr973 About the AuthorsA.L. Miranda-Vilela, A.K. Akimoto, P.C.Z. Alves, L.B. Ferreira, G.S. Lordelo, J.G.M. Melo, C.K. Grisolia, S.F. Oliveira and M.N. Klautau-Guimaraes Corresponding author:A.L. Miranda-VilelaE-mail: mirandavilela@unb.br ABSTRACT […]
Genetic diversity analysis with RAPD linked to sex identification in the sugar cane borer Diatraea saccharalis
C. Heideman, R.E.F. Munhoz, J.R. Pattaro Júnior and M.A. FernandezPublished November 30, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2343-2348 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr974 About the AuthorsC. Heideman, R.E.F. Munhoz, J.R. Pattaro Júnior and M.A. Fernandez Corresponding author: M.A. FernandezE-mail: aparecidafernandez@gmail.com ABSTRACT Diatraea saccharalis is an insect that causes considerable losses in the sugar cane crop. Our aim was to […]
Cloning, partial sequence, and single-nucleotide polymorphism of the ryanodine receptor gene of the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei (Penaeidae)
X.H. Chen, D.G. Zeng and N. MaPublished December 14, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2406-2411 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr976 About the AuthorsX.H. Chen, D.G. Zeng and N. Ma Corresponding author:D.G. ZengE-mail: zengdigang@gmail.com ABSTRACT Ryanodine receptor/calcium release channel is a large protein that plays an essential role in muscle contraction; mutations in the ryanodine receptor gene affect sensitivity […]
Genetic variability in wild genotypes of Passiflora cincinnata based on RAPD markers
C.B.M. Cerqueira-Silva, L.D.H.C.S. Conceicao, E.S.L. Santos, C.B. Cardoso-Silva, A.S. Pereira, A.C. Oliveira and R.X. CorreaPublished December 21, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2421-2428 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr981 About the AuthorsC.B.M. Cerqueira-Silva, L.D.H.C.S. Conceicao, E.S.L. Santos, C.B. Cardoso-Silva, A.S. Pereira, A.C. Oliveira and R.X. Correa Corresponding author: R.X. CorreaE-mail: ronanxc@uesb.br ABSTRACT The genetic diversity and characteristics of commercial interest […]