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 […]
Genetic differences based on AFLP markers in the mosquito species Anopheles darlingi collected in versus near houses in the region of Porto Velho, RO, Brazil
L.M. Santos, R.A. Gama, A.E. Eiras and C.G. FonsecaPublished November 16, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2254-2262 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr994 About the AuthorsL.M. Santos, R.A. Gama, A.E. Eiras and C.G. Fonseca Corresponding author: C.G. FonsecaE-mail: cleusa.fonseca@gmail.com ABSTRACT Anopheles darlingi is the most important malaria vector in Central and South America. After a dramatic reduction of malaria cases […]
DNA extraction from hair shafts of wildBrazilian felids and canids
C.C. Alberts, J.T. Ribeiro-Paes, G. Aranda-Selverio, J.R. Cursino-Santos, V.R. Moreno-Cotulio, A.L.D. Oliveira, B.F.M.M. Porchia, W.F. Santos and E.B. SouzaPublished December 21, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2429-2435 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr1027 About the AuthorsC.C. Alberts, J.T. Ribeiro-Paes, G. Aranda-Selverio, J.R. Cursino-Santos, V.R. Moreno-Cotulio, A.L.D. Oliveira, B.F.M.M. Porchia, W.F. Santos and E.B. Souza Corresponding author: C.C. AlbertsE-mail: calberts@assis.unesp.br / jtrpaes@yahoo.com.br […]
A novel polymorphism of the lactoferrin gene and its association with milk composition and body traits in dairy goats
B.L. Guo, Y. Jiao, C. He, L.X. Wei, Z.H. Chang, X.P. Yue, X.Y. Lan1, H. Chen and C.Z. LeiPublished November 9, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2199-2206 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr928 About the AuthorsB.L. Guo, Y. Jiao, C. He, L.X. Wei, Z.H. Chang, X.P. Yue, X.Y. Lan1, H. Chen and C.Z. Lei Corresponding author: C.Z. LeiE-mail: leichuzhao1118@126.com ABSTRACT […]
Differences in the number of hemocytes in the snail host Biomphalaria tenagophila, resistant and susceptible to Schistosoma mansoni infection
A.L.D. Oliveira, P.M. Levada, E.M. Zanotti-Magalhaes, L.A. Magalhaes and J.T. Ribeiro-PaesPublished December 21, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2436-2445 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr1143 About the AuthorsA.L.D. Oliveira, P.M. Levada, E.M. Zanotti-Magalhaes, L.A. Magalhaes and J.T. Ribeiro-Paes Corresponding author:J.T. Ribeiro-PaesE-mail: jtrpaes@yahoo.com.br ABSTRACT The relationships between schistosomiasis and its intermediate host, mollusks of the genus Biomphalaria, have been a concern […]