A.F.J. Jamsari, Z.A. Muchlisin, M. Musri and M.N. Siti AzizahPublished September 14, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1836-1843 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr933 About the AuthorsA.F.J. Jamsari, Z.A. Muchlisin, M. Musri and M.N. Siti Azizah Corresponding author: M.N. Siti AzizahE-mail: sazizah@usm.my ABSTRACT Anabas testudineus (Anabantidae) is an important food fish in Southeast Asia. We analyzed the mitochondrial DNA control […]
Genetic polymorphisms of cytochrome P450 enzymes 2C9 and 2C19 in a healthy Mongolian population in China
Z.F. Yang, H.W. Cui, T. Hasi, S.Q. Jia, M.L. Gong and X.L. SuPublished September 14, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1844-1851 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr938 About the AuthorsZ.F. Yang, H.W. Cui, T. Hasi, S.Q. Jia, M.L. Gong and X.L. Su Corresponding author:X.L. SuE-mail: xlsu@hotmail.com / maolian@mdc-berlin.de ABSTRACT We examined the distribution of major allelic variants of CYP2C9 and […]
Cost-effective analysis of genotyping using oral cells in the geriatric population
T. Juarez-Cedillo, S. Sanchez-García, J.F. Mould-Quevedo, C. García-Pena, J.J. Gallo, F.A. Wagner and G. Vargas-AlarconPublished September 21, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1886-1895 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr939 About the AuthorsT. Juarez-Cedillo, S. Sanchez-García, J.F. Mould-Quevedo, C. García-Pena, J.J. Gallo, F.A. Wagner and G. Vargas-Alarcon Corresponding author: G. Vargas-AlarconE-mail: gvargas63@yahoo.com ABSTRACT We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of using buccal swab brushes […]
Increased micronucleus frequency in exfoliated cells of the buccal mucosa in hairdressers
L.N. Rickes, M.C. Alvarengo, T.M. Souza, G.L. Garcias and M.G. Martino-RothPublished September 28, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1921-1928 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr941 About the AuthorsL.N. Rickes, M.C. Alvarengo, T.M. Souza, G.L. Garcias and M.G. Martino-Roth Corresponding author:L.N. RickesE-mail: leticiarickes@hotmail.com / gmartino@brturbo.com.br ABSTRACT Hairdressers are exposed daily to chemical substances, such as dyes, chemical straighteners and curling […]
Gelling agents and culture vessels affect invitro multiplication of banana plantlets
Y.A. Kaçar, B. Biçen, İ. Varol, Y.Y. Mendi, S. Serçe and S. ÇetinerPublished March 9, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (1): 416-424 (2010) About the AuthorsY.A. Kaçar, B. Biçen, İ. Varol, Y.Y. Mendi, S. Serçe and S. Çetiner Corresponding author:Y.A. KaçarE-mail: ykacar@cu.edu.tr ABSTRACT Agar is the most commonly used gelling agent in media for plant tissue culture. Because […]
Genetic, embryonic and anatomical study of an interspecific cassava hybrid
N.M.A. Nassar, D.Y. Hashimoto and D.G. RibeiroPublished March 23, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (1): 532-538 (2010) About the Authors N.M.A. Nassar, D.Y. Hashimoto and D.G. Ribeiro Corresponding author: N.M.A. NassarE-mail: nagnassa@rudah.com.br ABSTRACT A molecular, anatomical and cytogenetic study of an interspecific hybrid between Manihot esculenta (cassava) and the wild species M. oligantha was carried out. Cytogenetics revealed relatively […]
Optimization of DNA extraction from seeds and fresh leaf tissues of wild marigold (Tagetes minuta) for polymerase chain reaction analysis
I. Shahzadi, R. Ahmed, A. Hassan and M.M. ShahPublished March 9, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (1): 386-393 (2010) About the Authors I. Shahzadi, R. Ahmed, A. Hassan and M.M. Shah Corresponding author: M.M. ShahE-mail: mmshah@ciit.net.pk ABSTRACT Tagetes, a genus of flowering marigolds in the family Asteraceae (Compositeae), is reported to be a medicinal plant with hypotensive, spasmolytic, […]
Karyological features of wild and cultivated forms of myrtle (Myrtus communis, Myrtaceae)
S. Serçe, E. Ekbiç, J. Suda, K. Gündüz and Y. KiygaPublished March 9, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (1): 429-433 (2010) About the Authors S. Serçe, E. Ekbiç, J. Suda, K. Gündüz and Y. Kiyga Corresponding author: S. SerçeE-mail: sedatserce@gmail.com ABSTRACT Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree widespread throughout the Mediterranean region. In Turkey, both cultivated […]
Polyandry in the red-headed river turtle Podocnemis erythrocephala (Testudines, Podocnemididae) in the Brazilian Amazon
C. Fantin, I.P. Farias, L.A.S. Monjeló and T. HrbekPublished March 16, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (1): 435-440 (2010) About the Authors C. Fantin, I.P. Farias, L.A.S. Monjeló and T. Hrbek Corresponding author: C. FantinE-mail: cleitonfantin@hotmail.com ABSTRACT The genus Podocnemis comprises six living species, including P. erythrocephala (irapuca – red-headed river turtle). Data are available concerning the reproductive biology […]
Karyotypic evolution trends in Rhamdia quelen (Siluriformes, Heptapteridae) with considerations about the origin and differentiation of its supernumerary chromosomes
C. Garcia, C. Oliveira and L.F. Almeida-ToledoPublished March 2, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (1): 365-384 (2010) About the Authors C. Garcia, C. Oliveira and L.F. Almeida-Toledo Corresponding author: C. GarciaE-mail: carol99bio@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Among catfish species of the genus Rhamdia reported for the Brazilian territory, R. quelen is the most widespread, being found in nearly all hydrographic basins […]