Weak effects of common genetic variation in oxytocin and vasopressin receptor genes on rhesus macaque social behavior
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.22873
Abstract: The neuropeptides oxytocin (OT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) influence pair bonding, attachment, and sociality, as well as anxiety and stress responses in humans and other mammals. The effects of these peptides are mediated by genetic… read more here.
Keywords: receptor genes; genetic variation; social behavior; variation ... See more keywords
PCR GeneScan and Heteroduplex Analysis of Rearranged Immunoglobulin or T-Cell Receptor Genes for Clonality Diagnostics in Suspect Lymphoproliferations.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9151-8_4
Abstract: Assessment of the presence of clonal lymphoproliferations via polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based analysis of rearranged immunoglobulin (IG) or T-cell receptor (TR) genes is a valuable method in the diagnosis of suspect lymphoproliferative disorders. Additionally, this… read more here.
Keywords: immunoglobulin cell; rearranged immunoglobulin; receptor genes; analysis rearranged ... See more keywords
Evidence of the functional role of the ethylene receptor genes SlETR4 and SlETR5 in ethylene signal transduction in tomato
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DOI: 10.1007/s00438-018-1505-7
Abstract: Ethylene receptors are key factors for ethylene signal transduction. In tomato, six ethylene receptor genes (SlETR1–SlETR6) have been identified. Mutations in different ethylene receptor genes result in different phenotypes that are useful for elucidating the… read more here.
Keywords: ethylene; ethylene receptor; receptor genes; ethylene receptors ... See more keywords
Polymorphisms in adrenergic receptor genes in Qinchuan cattle show associations with selected carcass traits.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.10.004
Abstract: The beta-adrenergic receptors coded by the ADRB1, ADRB2 and ADRB3 genes play important roles in mediating metabolic effects, especially lipolysis, insulin resistance and energy balance. This study investigated the expression levels of these three genes… read more here.
Keywords: receptor genes; qinchuan cattle; polymorphisms adrenergic; genes qinchuan ... See more keywords
Expressional regulation of gonadotropin receptor genes and androgen receptor genes in the eel testis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.04.020
Abstract: Receptors for follicle-stimulating hormone (Fshr), luteinizing hormone (Lhcgr1 and Lhcgr2) and androgens (Ara and Arb) transduce the hormonal signals that coordinate spermatogenesis, but the factors that regulate the abundance of these transducers in fish testes… read more here.
Keywords: spermatogenesis; gonadotropin; receptor genes; mrna levels ... See more keywords
Polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiency during neurodevelopment in mice models the prodromal state of schizophrenia through epigenetic changes in nuclear receptor genes
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DOI: 10.1038/tp.2017.182
Abstract: The risk of schizophrenia is increased in offspring whose mothers experience malnutrition during pregnancy. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are dietary components that are crucial for the structural and functional integrity of neural cells, and PUFA… read more here.
Keywords: schizophrenia; receptor genes; nuclear receptor; mice ... See more keywords
A Chromosome-Level Assembly of Blunt Snout Bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) Genome Reveals an Expansion of Olfactory Receptor Genes in Freshwater Fish
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msab152
Abstract: Abstract The number of olfactory receptor genes (ORs), which are responsible for detecting diverse odor molecules varies extensively among mammals as a result of frequent gene gains and losses that contribute to olfactory specialization. However,… read more here.
Keywords: expansion; receptor genes; olfactory receptor; megalobrama amblycephala ... See more keywords
Associations between neurochemical receptor genes, 2D:4D, impulsivity and relationship quality
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2018.0642
Abstract: The ratio between the second and fourth digits (2D:4D) has been widely used as a proxy for fetal exposure to androgens and has been linked to a number of sociosexual traits in humans. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: receptor genes; relationship; relationship quality; neurochemical receptor ... See more keywords
Diverse evolutionary rates and gene duplication patterns among families of functional olfactory receptor genes in humans
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282575
Abstract: In humans, odors are detected by ~400 functional olfactory receptor (OR) genes. The superfamily of functional OR genes can be further divided into tens of families. In large part, the OR genes have experienced extensive… read more here.
Keywords: functional olfactory; human functional; olfactory receptor; receptor genes ... See more keywords
Exome-wide analysis identify multiple variations in olfactory receptor genes (OR12D2 and OR5V1) associated with autism spectrum disorder in Saudi females
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1051039
Abstract: Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifactorial, neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by deficits in communication, restricted and repetitive behaviors. ASD is highly heritable in Saudi Arabia; indecencies of affected individuals are increasing. Objectives To identify… read more here.
Keywords: saudi; autism; saudi females; olfactory receptor ... See more keywords
Alternative Splicing of Neuropeptide Prohormone and Receptor Genes Associated with Pain Sensitivity Was Detected with Zero-Inflated Models
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040877
Abstract: Migraine is often accompanied by exacerbated sensitivity to stimuli and pain associated with alternative splicing of genes in signaling pathways. Complementary analyses of alternative splicing of neuropeptide prohormone and receptor genes involved in cell–cell communication… read more here.
Keywords: alternative splicing; receptor genes; prohormone receptor; neuropeptide prohormone ... See more keywords