F. Chen, S.W. Zhu, Y. Xiang, H.Y. Jiang and B.J. ChengPublished June 11, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1074-1084 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr799 About the authorsF. Chen, S.W. Zhu, Y. Xiang, H.Y. Jiang and B.J. Cheng Corresponding authorB.J. ChengE-mail: beijiucheng@ahau.edu.cn ABSTRACT The ae (amylose extender) recessive mutant alleles in maize are an important genetic resource for the development […]
Drought tolerant stem anatomy characteristicsin Manihot esculenta (Euphorbiaceae) and awild relative
N.M.A. Nassar, L.F.A. Abreu, D.A.P. Teodoro and D. Graciano-RibeiroPublished June 1, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1023-1031 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr800 About the authorsN.M.A. Nassar, L.F.A. Abreu, D.A.P. Teodoro and D. Graciano-Ribeiro Corresponding authorD. Graciano-RibeiroE-mail: graciano@unb.br ABSTRACT The stem structure of two cassava cultivars, UnB 99 and UnB 110, known for being adapted to humid conditions and tolerant […]
Modulatory effect of Palicourea coriacea (Rubiaceae) against damage induced by doxorubicin in somatic cells ofDrosophila melanogaster
D.C.S. Passos, H.D. Ferreira, I.L.F.B. Vieira, W.B. Nunes, L.P. Felício, E.M. Silva, C.R. Vale, S.R. Duarte, E.S. Silva and S. CarvalhoPublished June 15, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1153-1162 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr801 About the authorsD.C.S. Passos, H.D. Ferreira, I.L.F.B. Vieira, W.B. Nunes, L.P. Felício, E.M. Silva, C.R. Vale, S.R. Duarte, E.S. Silva and S. Carvalho Corresponding […]
CDKAL1 and type 2 diabetes: a global meta-analysis
M.A.S. Dehwah, M. Wang and Q.-Y. HuangPublished June 15, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1109-1120 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr802 About the authorsM.A.S. Dehwah, M. Wang and Q.-Y. Huang Corresponding authorQ.-Y. HuangE-mail: huangqy@mail.ccnu.edu.cn ABSTRACT CDKAL1 (cyckin-dependent kinase 5 regulatory subunit-associated protein 1-like 1) has been shown to be associated with type 2 diabetes in various ethnic groups; however, […]
Understanding bamboo flowering based on large-scale analysis of expressed sequence tags
X.C. Lin, T.Y. Chow, H.H. Chen, C.C. Liu, S.J. Chou, B.L. Huang, C.I. Kuo, C.K. Wen, L.C. Huang and W. FangPublished June 11, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1085-1093 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr804 About the authorsX.C. Lin, T.Y. Chow, H.H. Chen, C.C. Liu, S.J. Chou, B.L. Huang, C.I. Kuo, C.K. Wen, L.C. Huang and W. Fang Corresponding […]
Identification and characterization of conserved microRNAs and their target genes in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Z.J. Yin and F.F. ShenPublished June 22, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1186-1196 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr805 About the authorsZ.J. Yin and F.F. Shen Corresponding authorF.F. ShenE-mail: ffshen@sdau.edu.cn ABSTRACT MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding small RNAs that regulate gene expression by translational repression or transcript degradation. A large number of miRNAs have been identified from model plant species; […]
Polymorphic microsatellite loci from two enriched genomic libraries for the genetic analysis of the miiuy croaker, Miichthys miiuy (Sciaenidae)
R.X. Wang, T.J. Xu, Y.N. Sun and G.Y. HePublished May 18, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 931-934 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr806 About the authorsR.X. Wang, T.J. Xu, Y.N. Sun and G.Y. He Corresponding authorG.Y. HeE-mail: hegy@hust.edu.cn ABSTRACT Twelve polymorphic microsatellites from the (AG)13 and (CA)13 enriched genomic libraries of Miichthys miiuy were isolated and characterized in a test […]
Genetic diversity of wild and domesticated stocks of Thai abalone, Haliotis asinina (Haliotidae), analyzed by single-strand conformational polymorphism of AFLP-derived markers
P. Praipue, S. Klinbunga and P. JarayabhandPublished June 15, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1136-1152 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr808 About the authorsP. Praipue, S. Klinbunga and P. Jarayabhand Corresponding authorS. KlinbungaE-mail: sirawut@biotec.or.th ABSTRACT Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis was carried out on representative individuals of wild Haliotis asinina using 64 primer combinations. Nine polymorphic AFLPs were cloned […]
Missense mutation of the EDA gene in a Jordanian family with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: phenotypic appearance and speech problems
O.F. Khabour, F.S. Mesmar, F. Al-Tamimi, O.B. Al-Batayneh and A.I. OwaisPublished May 18, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 941-948 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr810 About the authorsO.F. Khabour, F.S. Mesmar, F. Al-Tamimi, O.B. Al-Batayneh and A.I. Owais Corresponding authorO.F. KhabourE-mail: khabour@just.edu.jo ABSTRACT Mutations in the EDA gene are responsible for X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, the most common form of […]
PCR-RFLP genotyping protocol for chicken Mx gene G/A polymorphism associated with the S631N mutation
L. Sironi, P. Ramelli, J.L. Williams and P. MarianiPublished June 11, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 1104-1108 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr811 About the authorsL. Sironi, P. Ramelli, J.L. Williams and P. Mariani Corresponding author:P. MarianiE-mail: paola.mariani@tecnoparco.org ABSTRACT The Mx (myxovirus resistance) gene codes for a protein with antiviral activity. Non-synonymous G/A polymorphism at position 2032 of chicken Mx cDNA […]