R. Silistino-SouzaDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3ta039 ABSTRACT A century after the discovery of Chagas disease, it is still one of the most important parasitic diseases affecting humans. The subfamily Triatominae is important in medical health because these insects are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas disease. These insects are also of important cytological relevance because […]
Classical and molecular cytogenetic analysis in Chelonoidis carbonaria and Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines)
C.E.S. ZagoDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3ta038 ABSTRACT The number of species of reptiles has decreased since the time that they ruled the Earth until the present days. Turtles have been little studied, particularly regarding their cytogenetics. The present study investigated, using classical and molecular cytogenetic techniques, the chromosomes of Chelonoidis carbonaria, a terrestrial species, and Phrynops geoffroanus, an […]
Influence of δβ-thalassemia or regulatory elements in individuals with increased fetal Hb levels in the São Paulo northwest population
G.C.S. Carrocini and C.R. Bonini-DomingosDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3ta035 ABSTRACT Fetal hemoglobin (Hb F), formed by two alpha globin chains (α) and two gamma chains (γ) (α2 γ2), has reduced expression in adults, ranging from 0 to 1% of total hemoglobin. Increased levels of Hb F are due to mutations in the β-globin family, which cause hereditary persistence […]
Application of RNA-seq to reveal the transcript profile in bacteria
A.C. Pinto, H.P. Melo-Barbosa, A. Miyoshi, A. Silva, and V. AzevedoGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 1707-1718 (2011)Published August 16, 2011DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1554 About the Authors A.C. Pinto, H.P. Melo-Barbosa, A. Miyoshi, A. Silva, and V. AzevedoCorresponding author: V. AzevedoE-mail: vasco@icb.ufmg.br ABSTRACT The large number of microbial genomes deposited in databanks has opened the door for in-depth […]
Meiotic behavior and pollen viability in Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) cultivated in southern Brazil
N. Silva, A.B. Mendes-Bonato, J.G.C. Sales, and M.S. PagliarinGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 1728-1732 (2011)Published August 18, 2011DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1490 About the Authors N. Silva, A.B. Mendes-Bonato, J.G.C. Sales, and M.S. PagliarinCorrespondence author: M.S. PagliariniE-mail: mspagliarini@uem.br ABSTRACT Although originally from India, Moringa oleifera is now cultivated throughout most of the tropics, including Brazil. Despite its multipurpose […]
Isolation and characterization of 19 polymorphic microsatellite loci from the topmouth gudgeon, Pseudorasbora parva
C. Zeng, Y. Gul, K. Yang, L. Cui, W.-M. Wang, and Z.-X. GaoGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 1696-1700 (2011)Published August 16, 2011DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1477 About the Authors C. Zeng, Y. Gul, K. Yang, L. Cui, W.-M. Wang, and Z.-X. GaoCorresponding author: Z.-X. GaoE-mail: gaozexia@hotmail.com ABSTRACT The Asiatic topmouth gudgeon, Pseudorasbora parva, is recognized as one of […]
Soybeans as bioreactors for biopharmaceuticals and industrial proteins
G.R. Vianna, N.B. Cunha, A.M. Murad, and E.L. RechGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 1733-1752 (2011)Published August 18, 2011DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1476 About the Authors G.R. Vianna, N.B. Cunha, A.M. Murad, and E.L. RechCorresponding author: E.L. RechE-mail: rech@cenargen.embrapa.br ABSTRACT Plants present various advantages for the production of biomolecules, including low risk of contamination with prions, viruses and other […]
Molecular cloning, characterization and association analysis of the promoter region of the bovine CDK6 gene
Y.F. Liu, L.S. Zan, W.T. Cui, Y.P. Xin, Y. Jiao, and K. LiGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 1777-1786 (2011)Published August 25, 2011DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1466 About the Authors Y.F. Liu, L.S. Zan, W.T. Cui, Y.P. Xin, Y. Jiao, and K. LiCorresponding author: L.S. ZanE-mail: zanls@yahoo.com.cn ABSTRACT Cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) is a key element of D-type cyclin […]
Development and testing of 13 polymorphic microsatellite markers in Larimichthys polyactis (Sciaenidae) using 5′ anchored PCR
C.Y. Ma, H.Y. Ma and L.B. MaGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 1455-1460 (2011)Published July 19, 2011DOI: 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1464 About the Authors C.Y. Ma, H.Y. Ma and L.B. MaCorresponding author: L.B. MaE-mail: malingbo@vip.sina.com ABSTRACT Larimichthys polyactis is a commercially important marine fish species in southeast Asia. The population crashed due to overfishing in the 1970s, but has […]
Molecular characterization of urdbean (Vigna mungo) germplasm related to resistance against urdbean leaf crinkle virus
R. Binyamin, M. Aslam Khan, A.I. Khan, M. Azam Khan, F.S. Awan, and N.A. KhanGenet. Mol. Res. 10 (3), 1681-1688 (2011)Published: August 8, 2011DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1446 About the Authors R. Binyamin, M. Aslam Khan, A.I. Khan, M. Azam Khan, F.S. Awan, and N.A. KhanCorresponding author: R. BinyaminE-mail: ranabinyamin@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Urdbean (Vigna mungo) is an important pulse […]