Emergence of Hepatitis B Virus Genotype F in Aligarh Region of North India by Hiba Sami, Meher Rizvi, Mohd Azam, Rathindra M. Mukherjee, Indu Shukla, M. R. Ajmal, Abida Malik

“…HBV genotyping was performed using Kirschberg's type specific primers (TSP-PCR), heminested PCR, and Naito's monoplex PCR. Nucleotide sequencing was performed. Results. A total of 97 (91%) were genotyped following the methods of Kirschberg et al.…”
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Cumulative evidence for association between genetic polymorphisms and esophageal cancer susceptibility: A review with evidence from meta‐analysis and genome‐wide association studie... by Jie Tian, Caiyang Liu, Guanchu Liu, Chunjian Zuo, Huanwen Chen

“…Abstract An increasing number of publications had reported the association between single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and esophageal cancer (EC) risk in the past decades. …”
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DNA metabarcoding of gut contents reveals natural predation by spiders on Xylella fastidiosa vectors in the southwestern Spain agroecosystem by Laura Avivar-Lozano, José M. Molina, Sergio Pérez-Guerrero

“…Taxonomic assignment was conducted using the MetaCOXI reference database, based on the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) and the Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD). …”
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Multiplexed set of 10 microsatellite markers for identification of potato varieties by O. S. Kolobova, O. P. Maluchenko, T. V. Shalaeva, E. P. Shanina, I. A. Shilov, Ya. I. Alekseev, N. S. Velishaeva

“…Using Genetic Analyzer allows the length of alleles to be defined with an accuracy of one nucleotide and digitized genetic profiles to be developed. …”
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Effect of Obesity-Linked FTO rs9939609 Variant on Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns in Physically Active Men and Women by Nathan R. West, James Dorling, Alice E. Thackray, Nicola C. Hanson, Samantha E. Decombel, David J. Stensel, Stuart J. Grice

“…Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) locus are associated with obesity, but lifestyle factors may modulate the obesity risk related to FTO. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of <i>Macrobrachium nipponense</i> Populations in the Saline–Alkaline Regions of China by Romaric Iko, Zijian Gao, Sufei Jiang, Yiwei Xiong, Wenyi Zhang, Hui Qiao, Shubo Jin, Hongtuo Fu

“…The haplotype diversity (<i>h</i>) and nucleotide diversity π showed remarkable genetic diversity in the JS, NX, JL, and TJ sites. …”
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Probiogenomic analysis of Limosilactobacillus fermentum SD7, a probiotic candidate with remarkable aggregation abilities by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Nuntiya Pahumunto, Natakorn Nokchan, Rawee Teanpaisan, Komwit Surachat

“…Using comprehensive genome analysis, we compared the genome of L. fermentum SD7 with 153 available genome sequences of L. fermentum strains and categorized the 154 strains into six distinct clades based on core gene single nucleotide polymorphisms. Among the 12,598 orthologous proteins, we identified 910 core genes and 10,169 accessory genes. …”
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Exploration of predictive markers associated with primary angle-closure glaucoma risk in companion dogs using genomic information by Ji Hyun Jun, Gwang Hyeon Lee, Zultsetseg Byambasuren, Hong Sik Kong

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to identify candidate genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) influencing primary angle-closure glaucoma, a major disease in elderly dogs, using the Axiom Canine HD Array and establishing foundational data. …”
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Diversity and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Mycobacterium avium complex clinical isolates in Thailand based on whole genome comparative analysis by Vorthon Sawaswong, Kanphai Wongjarit, Suthidee Petsong, Yonita Yuliani, Ubonwan Somsukpiroh, Kiatichai Faksri, Taya Forde, Sunchai Payungporn, Suwatchareeporn Rotcheewaphan

“…Whole-genome average nucleotide identity (ANI) revealed the MAC species distribution, comprising 54 (81.8%) M. intracellulare, 6 (9.1%) M. avium, 5 (7.6%) M. colombiense, and 1 (1.5%) M. timonense. …”
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Genetic variation in zona pellucida-3 (ZP3) gene and its association with litter size variation in Kari sheep by Izaz Ali, Muhammad Ibrahim, Sohail Ahmad, Sher Hayat Khan, Ihtesham Ul Haq, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Rifat Ullah Khan, Naseer Khan Momand, Marco Ragni

“…Notably, two point mutations and a six-nucleotide insertion were found upstream of the initiation codon in twin-producing Kari ewes, potentially affecting ZP3 expression and LS. …”
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Caspase-11 Modulates Inflammation and Attenuates Toxoplasma gondii Pathogenesis by Sheryl L. Coutermarsh-Ott, John T. Doran, Caroline Campbell, Tere M. Williams, David S. Lindsay, Irving C. Allen

“…Infection with T. gondii results in activation of nucleotide binding domain and leucine rich repeat containing receptors (NLRs). …”
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Case report: identification of novel variant in SLC26A2 gene and preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders in preventing diastrophic dysplasia by Ziravard N. Tonyan, Yulia A. Nasykhova, Maria M. Danilova, Elena S. Shabanova, Olesya N. Bespalova, Igor Y. Kogan, Andrey S. Glotov

“…A testing system was developed to analyze pathogenic variants in the SLC26A2 gene, alongside with indirect markers such as short tandem repeats and single nucleotide polymorphisms. This allowed us to identify linkage groups associated with the analyzed pathogenic variants during the in vitro fertilization cycle with PGT-M, enabling the selection of an embryo that did not inherit pathogenic variants from either parent. …”
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Genomic Characterization of <i>Laodelphax striatellus</i> Permutotetra-like Virus and Self-Cleavage Function of Viral Capsid Protein by Jun Piao, Jiarui Zhang, Lujie Zhang, Jingai Piao, Haitao Wang, Yilin Xie, Shuo Li

“…Phylogenetic analysis suggested that LsPLV shared the highest homology (excluding LsPLV1) with a Nodaviridae virus (QLI47702.1), and their nucleotide identities of RdRP and CP were 55.4% and 59.2%, respectively. …”
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Genomic characterization and evolutionary analysis of a Getah virus variant from piglets in central China by Zhenhua Guo, Yao Jiang, Peng Li, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang

“…The genomic characteristics and evolutionary relationship of the pathogenic viral strain were also analyzed.ResultsThe isolate GETV-HeN202309 shared the highest nucleotide identity of 99.8% with strains from Guangdong and Sichuan province, suggesting it is an imported transmission. …”
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Frequency of IL-1B Gene Polymorphisms in Patients with Gastroesophageal Cancer in the Hakkari Region by Derya Yaman, Selin Akad-Dinçer, Yusuf Karakaş, Gözde Ünsoy, Yunus Kasım Terzi, Feride İffet Şahin

“…Methods: Blood samples of 17 patients with GC (group 1) and 59 healthy controls (group 2) were enrolled in the study. The single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs1143627 c.-118C>T, rs16944 c.-598C>T, and rs1143634 c.315C>T polymorphisms in the IL-1B gene were studied among groups via polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism. …”
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Winter tick sharing between ungulates in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and implications for apparent competition by Troy Koser, Alynn Martin, Alyson Courtemanch, Laura Thompson, Benjamin Wise, Gary Fralick, Sarah Dewey, Amy Girard, Brandon Scurlock, Jared Rogerson, Kennan Oyen, Paul Cross

“…Our analysis of 2793 informative single‐nucleotide polymorphisms showed genetic differentiation among tick populations that were only ~75 km apart, but fewer differences among ticks from elk or moose in the same locality, suggesting sharing of winter ticks across host species. …”
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ZD7288 Enhances Long-Term Depression at Early Postnatal Medial Perforant Path-Granule Cell Synapses by Xiati Guli, Tursonjan Tokay, Marco Rohde, Roland A. Bender, Rüdiger Köhling, Timo Kirschstein

“…Hyperpolarization-activated, cyclic nucleotide-gated nonselective (HCN) channels modulate both membrane potential and resistance and play a significant role in synaptic plasticity. …”
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Identification of quantitative trait loci and candidate genes associated with growth curve parameters in chinese wenshang barred chickens by Yan Zhou, Jie Liu, Qiuxia Lei, Haixia Han, Wei Liu, Dapeng Li, Yan Sun, Dan Hao, Fuwei Li, Dingguo Cao, Jie Wang

“…The GWAS identified 44, 103, and 5 significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with A, b, and K, respectively. …”
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Lack of Association of C677T Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Polymorphism with Breast Cancer Risk in Mali by Brehima Diakite, Yaya Kassogue, Mamoudou Maiga, Guimogo Dolo, Oumar Kassogue, Jane L. Holl, Brian Joyce, Jun Wang, Kadidiatou Cisse, Fousseyni Diarra, Mamadou L. Keita, Cheick B. Traore, Bakarou Kamate, Sidi B. Sissoko, Bourama Coulibaly, Adama S. Sissoko, Drissa Traore, Fatoumata M. Sidibe, Sekou Bah, Ibrahim Teguete, Madani Ly, Sellama Nadifi, Hind Dehbi, Kyeezu Kim, Robert Murphy, Lifang Hou

“…Thus, mutations in the MTHFR gene could influence homocysteine, methionine, and S-adenosylmethionine levels and, indirectly, nucleotide levels. Imbalance in methionine and S-adenosylmethionine synthesis affects protein synthesis and methylation. …”
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The Polymorphism rs2725220 Is Associated with Hyperuricemia in the Korean Population by Jae Woong Sull, Seung-Ju Yang, Soriul Kim, Sun Ha Jee

“…We investigated an association between the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs2725220 in the ABCG2 gene and uric acid levels in the Korean population. …”
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