Melanocortin-4 receptor and leptin as genes for the selection of superior Madrasin cattle

Background and Aim: The genetic improvement of cattle through livestock section is based on quantitative, qualitative, and molecular characteristics. This study examined polymorphisms of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) and leptin genes as a reference for the selection of superior breeds in Madrasin cattle. Materials and Methods: The leptin and MC4R genes of Madrasin cattle were amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR); then, restriction fragment length polymorphism of the leptin gene was performed using the restriction enzyme BsaA1, at site 2793 with ACGT point position. Results: The leptin gene was divided into three bands, namely, AA with one fragment (522 bp), CG with two fragments (441 bp and 81 bp), and AG with three fragments (522 bp, 441 bp, and 81 bp). The MCR-4 gene was divided into three bands, namely, 493 bp, 318 bp, and 175 bp. Conclusion: The MC4R and leptin genes can act as molecular markers for growth traits in Madrasin cattle and can be used to genetically optimize and improve growth. The GG allele of the MC4R gene and the AA allele of the leptin gene can be used in Madrasin cattle.

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Application of riboprinting for the identification of isolates of cutaneousLeishmaniaspp.

Parasitology ◽

10.1017/s0031182003003548 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 127 (3) ◽

pp. 201-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

L. F. NIMRI ◽

H. D. F. H. SCHALLIG

Keyword(s):

Fragment Length Polymorphism ◽

Restriction Pattern ◽

Chain Reaction ◽

Restriction Patterns ◽

Single Genome ◽

Pcr Rflp ◽

Pcr Products ◽

Polymerase Chain ◽

Selection Of ◽

Restriction Fragment Length

Riboprinting is one of several molecular methods that can generate comparative data independently of the complexity of the organism's morphology. Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) profiles derived from digestion of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products of the ribosomal 18S fromLeishmaniaspp. yields a typical ‘riboprint’ profile that can vary intraspecifically. A selection of 76 stocks ofL. majorandL. tropica, isolated from patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis, was analysed by riboprinting to assess divergence within and between species.L. majorandL. tropicacould be easily differentiated from each other. Analysis of PCR–RFLP profiles indicated that stocks ofLeishmaniaspp. could be broadly partitioned into 2 species corresponding toL. majorandL. tropica. To test if ribosomal 18S sequences were homogeneous within each species, several isolates of each of theLeishmaniaspp. were digested. Interpretation of the riboprint profiles of the 18S independently amplified by PCR, there would appear to be one restriction pattern present within eachLeishmaniaspp. Homogeneity within copies of the ribosomal 18S within a single genome has, therefore, been demonstrated. The species designation established by riboprinting results were in agreement with the zymodeme analysis of the same isolates. The restriction patterns produced were simple, reproducible and easy to interpret.

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