Insulin-like growth factor

Genetic variations in the IGF-IGFR-IGFBP axis confer susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer

X. P. Huang, Zhou, W. H., and Zhang, Y. F., “Genetic variations in the IGF-IGFR-IGFBP axis confer susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer”, vol. 13, pp. 2107-2119, 2014.

Recent evidence suggests that genetic variations in the insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-IGF receptor (IGFR)-IGF binding proteins (IGFBP) axis may impact an individual’s susceptibility to lung and esophageal cancer, but individually published results are inconclusive. Our meta-analysis aimed at providing a more precise estimation of these associations. An extensive literature search was conducted for appropriate articles published before May 15th, 2013. This meta-analysis was performed using the STATA 12.0 software.

Candidate genes for production traits in Nelore beef cattle

P. C. Tizioto, Meirelles, S. L., Tulio, R. R., Rosa, A. N., Alencar, M. M., Medeiros, S. R., Siqueira, F., Feijó, G. L. D., Silva, L. O. C., Júnior, R. A. A. Torres, and Regitano, L. C. A., “Candidate genes for production traits in Nelore beef cattle”, vol. 11, pp. 4138-4144, 2012.

Meat quality is an important trait for the beef industry. Backfat thickness, ribeye area, and shear force are traits measured late in life, and the investigation of molecular markers associated with these traits can help breeding programs. In cattle, some polymorphisms have been related to production traits.

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