abstract：:Several cyanobacterial species are dominant primary producers in hot spring microbial mats. To date, hot spring cyanobacterial taxonomy, as well as the evolution of their genomic adaptations to high temperatures, are poorly understood, with genomic information currently available for only a few dominant genera, includ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Alcorta J,Alarcón-Schumacher T,Salgado O,Díez B

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver fibrosis resulting from chronic liver damage constitutes a major health care burden worldwide; however, no antifibrogenic agents are currently available. Our previous study reported that the small molecule NPLC0393 extracted from the herb Gynostemma pentaphyllum exerts efficient antifibrotic effects both in vivo...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Huang H,Wang K,Liu Q,Ji F,Zhou H,Fang S,Zhu J

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in technology have made it convenient to obtain a large amount of single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data. Since that clustering is a very important step in identifying or defining cellular phenotypes, many clustering approaches have been developed recently for these applications. The general methods can ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Zhu Y,Zhang DX,Zhang XF,Yi M,Ou-Yang L,Wu M

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) is a heterotrimeric transcription factor with the ability to bind to a CCAAT box in nearly all eukaryotes. However, the function of NF-Y in the life-history traits of insects is unclear. Here, we identified three NF-Y subunits, NlNF-YA, NlNF-YB, and NlNF-YC, in the wing-dimorphic brown planthop...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Chen HH,Liu YL,Liu XY,Zhang JL,Xu HJ

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Production animals are constantly subjected to early adverse environmental conditions that influence the adult phenotype and produce epigenetic effects. CpG dinucleotide methylation in red blood cells (RBC) could be a useful epigenetic biomarker to identify animals subjected to chronic stress in the production environ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Pértille F,Ibelli AMG,Sharif ME,Poleti MD,Fröhlich AS,Rezaei S,Ledur MC,Jensen P,Guerrero-Bosagna C,Coutinho LL

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Genomic breed composition (GBC) of an individual animal refers to the partition of its genome according to the inheritance from its ancestors or ancestral breeds. For crossbred or composite animals, knowing their GBC is useful to estimate heterosis, to characterize their actual inheritance from foundation breeds, and ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Wu XL,Li Z,Wang Y,He J,Rosa GJM,Ferretti R,Genho J,Tait RG Jr,Parham J,Schultz T,Bauck S

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Sertoli cells are central and essential coordinators of spermatogenesis. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that miRNAs participate in the regulation of Sertoli cell growth. However, the functions and the regulatory mechanisms of miRNAs in Sertoli cells of domestic animals remain largely unknown. Here we report th...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Luo H,Peng F,Weng B,Tang X,Chen Y,Yang A,Chen B,Ran M

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastasis is a complex process that involved in various genetic and epigenetic alterations during the progression of breast cancer. Recent evidences have indicated that the mutation in the genome sequence may not be the key factor for increasing metastatic potential. Epigenetic changes were revealed to be important f...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Zhuang J,Huo Q,Yang F,Xie N

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Among people of European descent, the ability to digest lactose into adulthood arose via strong positive selection of a highly advantageous allele encompassing the lactase gene. Lactose-tolerant and intolerant individuals may have different disease risks due to the shared genetics of their haplotype block. Therefore, ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Joslin SEK,Durbin-Johnson BP,Britton M,Settles ML,Korf I,Lemay DG

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Lung disease phenotype varies widely even in the F508del (homozygous) genotype. Leukocyte-driven inflammation is important for pulmonary disease pathogenesis in cystic fibrosis (CF). Blood cytokines correlate negatively with pulmonary function in F508del homozygous patients, and gap junction proteins (GJA) m...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Horn T,Ludwig M,Eickmeier O,Neerinex AH,Maitland-van der Zee AH,Smaczny C,Wagner TOF,Schubert R,Zielen S,Majoor C,Bos LD,Schmitt-Grohé S

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:RNA is a unique bio-macromolecule that can both record genetic information and perform biological functions in a variety of molecular processes, including transcription, splicing, translation, and even regulating protein function. RNAs adopt specific three-dimensional conformations to enable their functions. Experimen...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Li B,Cao Y,Westhof E,Miao Z

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we make a theoretical and in silico study for uncovering and evaluating biomarkers in colon and rectal cancer (CRC) by the dynamic network biomarker (DNB) theory. We propose a strategy to employ the theoretical concept of UICC TNM classification in CRC. To reveal the critical transition of CRC, the DN...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Tong Y,Song Y,Xia C,Deng S

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Alcohol use has been linked to a number of physical conditions, but the relationship between alcohol drinking and depression, one of the most common mental disorders that is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease, is still under debate. We aim to help fill the literature gap on the causa...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Zhu C,Chen Q,Si W,Li Y,Chen G,Zhao Q

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The global prevalence of metabolic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease, is dramatically increasing. Both genetic and environmental factors are well-known contributors to the development of these diseases and therefore, the study of epigenetics can provide additional mechanistic insight. Dietar...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Asif S,Morrow NM,Mulvihill EE,Kim KH

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Domestication to captive rearing conditions, along with targeted selective breeding have genetic consequences that vary from those in wild environments. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the most translocated and farmed aquaculture species globally, farmed throughout Asia, North and South America, and its...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Nayfa MG,Jones DB,Benzie JAH,Jerry DR,Zenger KR

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal models are invaluable for biomedical research, especially in the context of rare diseases, which have a very low prevalence and are often complex. Concretely mouse models provide key information on rare disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies that cannot be obtained by using only alternative methods, and ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Murillo-Cuesta S,Artuch R,Asensio F,de la Villa P,Dierssen M,Enríquez JA,Fillat C,Fourcade S,Ibáñez B,Montoliu L,Oliver E,Pujol A,Salido E,Vallejo M,Varela-Nieto I

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study searched for immune-related long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) to predict the prognosis of patients with cervical cancer. Method:We obtained immunologically relevant lncRNA expression profiles and clinical follow-up data from cervical cancer patients from The Cancer Genome Atlas database and the Molec...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Chen Q,Hu L,Huang D,Chen K,Qiu X,Qiu B

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide despite the availability of diverse treatment strategies. Much research progress has been made regarding immunotherapy but the effects remain unsatisfactory, highlighting the urgent need for novel immune-related therapy target...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Rao J,Wu X,Zhou X,Deng R,Ma Y

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest animals on earth because of their ability to transmit a wide range of human pathogens. Traditional mosquito control methods use chemical insecticides, but with dwindling long-term effectiveness and negative effects on the environment, microbial forms of control have become common al...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Dacey DP,Chain FJJ

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Ionizing radiation (IR) is a high-energy radiation whose biological effects depend on the irradiation doses. Low-dose radiation (LDR) is delivered during medical diagnoses or by an exposure to radioactive elements and has been linked to the occurrence of chronic diseases, such as leukemia and cardiovascular diseases. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Shin E,Lee S,Kang H,Kim J,Kim K,Youn H,Jin YW,Seo S,Youn B

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor-infiltrating T-lymphocytes are defined as T-lymphocytes that infiltrated into tumor tissues; however, their composition, clinical significance, and underlying mechanism in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and adjacent non-tumor tissues are still not completely understood. Herein, we collected marker genes of T cel...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Li J,Zhou J,Kai S,Wang C,Wang D,Jiang J

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Empirical evidence is limited on whether allopolyploid species combine or merge parental adaptations to broaden habitats. The allopolyploid Arabidopsis kamchatica is a hybrid of the two diploid parents Arabidopsis halleri and Arabidopsis lyrata. A. halleri is a facultative heavy metal hyperaccumulator, and may be foun...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Paape T,Akiyama R,Cereghetti T,Onda Y,Hirao AS,Kenta T,Shimizu KK

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors are involved in the regulation of various biological processes in plant growth, development, and stress response. However, members of this important transcription factor family have not been systematically identified and analyzed in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)....

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Zhang Z,Chen J,Liang C,Liu F,Hou X,Zou X

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Vibrio cholerae, a gram-negative bacterium that causes cholera, has already caused seven major pandemics across the world and infects roughly 1.3-4 million people every year. Cholera treatment primarily involves oral rehydration therapy supplemented with antibiotics. But recently, multidrug-resistant strains of V. cho...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Shankar U,Jain N,Majee P,Kodgire P,Sharma TK,Kumar A

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a consanguineous family was identified in Israel with three children affected by Infantile Nystagmus and Foveal Hypoplasia, following an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. A homozygous stop mutation c.1861C > T; p.Q621∗ in the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) gene (AHR; MIM 600253) was identified that c...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Borovok N,Weiss C,Sharkia R,Reichenstein M,Wissinger B,Azem A,Mahajnah M

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Genetic association studies have identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) susceptibility. The aim of this study was to identify HHIP genetic variants associated with COPD, pulmonary function, and serum and sputum HHIP protein levels in Mexican ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Ortega-Martínez A,Pérez-Rubio G,Ambrocio-Ortiz E,Nava-Quiroz KJ,Hernández-Zenteno RJ,Abarca-Rojano E,Rodríguez-Llamazares S,Hernández-Pérez A,García-Gómez L,Ramírez-Venegas A,Falfán-Valencia R

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular commitment and differentiation involve highly coordinated mechanisms by which tissue-specific genes are activated while others are repressed. These mechanisms rely on the activity of specific transcription factors, chromatin remodeling enzymes, and higher-order chromatin organization in order to modulate tran...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Hernández-Hernández O,Ávila-Avilés RD,Hernández-Hernández JM

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:In situ adaptation to climate change will be critical for the persistence of many ectotherm species due to their relative lack of dispersal capacity. Climate change is causing increases in both the mean and the variance of environmental temperature, each of which may act as agents of selection on different traits. Imp...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Logan ML,Cox CL

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recent evidence has indicated that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can function as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) to modulate mRNAs expression by sponging microRNAs (miRNAs). However, the specific mechanism and function of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Wang M,Zheng S,Li X,Ding Y,Zhang M,Lin L,Xu H,Cheng Y,Zhang X,Xu H,Li S

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of the relationships among wild species of section Moutan in the plant genus Paeonia has traditionally been problematic. Interspecies relationships cannot be effectively determined using phenotypic traits alone or through analysis of nuclear or chloroplast DNA fragments. Elucidation of complete chloroplast ge...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Wu L,Nie L,Xu Z,Li P,Wang Y,He C,Song J,Yao H

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The unique structure of the X chromosome shaped by evolution has led to the present gender-specific genetic differences, which are not shared by its counterpart, the Y chromosome, and neither by the autosomes. In males, recombination between the X and Y chromosomes is limited to the pseudoautosomal regions, PAR1 and P...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Gomes I,Pinto N,Antão-Sousa S,Gomes V,Gusmão L,Amorim A

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Integration of scientific knowledge into negotiations of the Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs) is crucial to effective implementation of those MEAs by ensuring uniformity in their terminology. Recent innovations in the field of biotechnology provoked a discussion over "Digital Sequence Information" (DSI) in f...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Kobayashi K,Domon E,Watanabe KN

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory burst oxidase homologs (Rbohs) play a predominant role in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, which is crucial in plant growth, differentiation, as well as their responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. To date, however, there is little knowledge about the function of cotton Rboh genes. Here, we ide...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Chang Y,Li B,Shi Q,Geng R,Geng S,Liu J,Zhang Y,Cai Y

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress is one of the crucial mediators of varicocele-related male infertility. Recently, roles of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in oxidative stress have begun to emerge, however, little is known about their role in male infertility. The aim of this study was to determine the role of lncRNA SLC7A11-AS1 in var...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Sanei-Ataabadi N,Mowla SJ,Nasr-Esfahani MH

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is generally incurable due to the late diagnosis and absence of markers that are concordant with expression in several sample sources (i.e., tissue, blood, plasma) and platforms (i.e., Microarray, sequencing). We optimized meta-analysis of 19 PDAC (tissue and blood) transcriptom...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Khatri I,Bhasin MK

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, cancer has been characterized as a heterogeneous disease composed of many different subtypes. Early diagnosis of cancer subtypes is an important study of cancer research, which can be of tremendous help to patients after treatment. In this paper, we first extract a novel dataset, which contains gene expressi...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Li S,Jiang L,Tang J,Gao N,Guo F

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:After the genomic era, the development of high-throughput sequencing technologies has allowed us to advance our understanding of genetic variants responsible for adaptation to high altitude in humans. However, transcriptomic characteristics associated with phenotypic plasticity conferring tolerance to acute hypobaric ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Yasukochi Y,Shin S,Wakabayashi H,Maeda T

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in genomics and proteomics generated a large amount of trans regulatory data such as those mediated by RNA binding proteins (RBPs) and microRNAs. Since many trans regulators target 3' UTR of mRNA transcripts, it is likely that there would be interactions, i.e., competitive or cooperative effect, among ...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Liu Y,Pan C,Kong D,Luo J,Zhang Z

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathogenic microorganism analysis based on next-generation sequencing technology is an important tool for clinical diagnosis, public health surveillance, and outbreak investigation. However, scientific researchers without the relevant background lack the time, training, or infrastructure to use large data sets or inst...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Han N,Miao J,Zhang T,Qiang Y,Peng X,Li X,Zhang W

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are a kind of gene regulatory factor that presents a significant biological effect in the initiation and development of various tumors, including bladder cancer (BLCA). However, the RBP-based prognosis signature for BLCA has not been investigated. In this study, we attempted to develop an R...

journal_title：Frontiers in genetics

authors： Wu Y,Liu Y,He A,Guan B,He S,Zhang C,Kang Z,Gong Y,Li X,Zhou L

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00