Category: Research Article

Remarkably low genetic variation but high population differentiation in the climbing perch, Anabas testudineus (Anabantidae), based on the mtDNA control region

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 […]

Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms and essential hypertension in Han Chinese

H.G. Wang, J.L. Wang, P. Chang, F.L. Cao, X.C. Liu, Y.B. Ma, G.X. Zhai and H.Q. GaoPublished September 21, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1896-1907 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr946 About the authorsH.G. Wang, J.L. Wang, P. Chang, F.L. Cao, X.C. Liu, Y.B. Ma, G.X. Zhai and H.Q. Gao Corresponding authorH.Q. GaoE-mail: sdwfbf@163.com ABSTRACT We examined the effect […]

A small supernumerary marker chromosome, derived from chromosome 22, possibly associated with repeated spontaneous abortions

M. Balkan, H. İsi, A. Gedik, M. Erdemoğlu and T. BudakPublished August 24, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1683-1689 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr947 About the authorsM. Balkan, H. İsi, A. Gedik, M. Erdemoğlu and T. Budak Corresponding authorM. BalkanE-mail: balkanmah@gmail.com / mahbal@dicle.edu.tr ABSTRACT We report a phenotypically normal couple with repeated spontaneous abortions and without other clinical features. […]

Occurrence of natural triploidy in Rhamdia quelen(Siluriformes, Heptapteridae)

J.R. Tsuda, V.P.O. de Moraes, L. Giuliano-Caetano and A.L. DiasPublished September 28, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1929-1935 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr949 About the authorsJ.R. Tsuda, V.P.O. de Moraes, L. Giuliano-Caetano and A.L. Dias Corresponding authorA.L. DiasE-mail: anadias@uel.br ABSTRACT  Five specimens of Rhamdia quelen collected from the Lindóia Stream, PR, Brazil, were cytogenetically analyzed. The diploid chromosome […]

Comparisons of DNA marker-based genetic diversity with phenotypic estimates in maize grown in Pakistan

M.M. Shah, S.W. Hassan, K. Maqbool, I. Shahzadi and A. PervezPublished September 28, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1936-1945 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr964 About the authorsM.M. Shah, S.W. Hassan, K. Maqbool, I. Shahzadi and A. Pervez Corresponding authorM.M. ShahE-mail: mmshah@ciit.net.pk ABSTRACT  We compared DNA-based genetic diversity estimates with conventional estimates by investigating agronomically important traits in maize […]

Worldwide diversity of the Y-chromosome tetra-local microsatellite DYS464

F.S.G. Kehdy and S.D.J. PenaPublished August 3, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1525-1534 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr968 About the authorsF.S.G. Kehdy and S.D.J. Pena Corresponding authorS.D.J. PenaE-mail: spena@dcc.ufmg.br ABSTRACT  Of all DNA markers on the human Y-chromosome, the tetra-local Y-linked microsatellite DYS464 is the most polymorphic. We genotyped DYS464 in 677 male samples collected worldwide, maintained in […]

Genetic characterization of natural populations of the medicinal plant Palicourea coriacea (Rubiaceae) with molecular markers

T.C.S. Barbosa, S.T. Sibov, M.P.C. Telles, T.N. SoaresPublished April 20, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 695-704 (2010)DOI :10.4238/vol9-2gmr671 About the AuthorsT.C.S. Barbosa, S.T. Sibov, M.P.C. Telles, T.N. Soares Corresponding authorS.T. SibovEmail: stsibov@yahoo.com.br ABSTRACT Palicourea coriacea (Rubiaceae) is a herbaceous, perennial species typical of the Cerrado; it is popularly known as “douradinha”, because of its yellow […]

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