Use of the potential DNA barcode ITS2 to identify herbal materials.

doi:10.1007/s11418-012-0715-2

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Use of the potential DNA barcode ITS2 to identify herbal materials.

Journal of natural medicines - 1 Jul 2013

Pang Xiaohui, Shi Linchun, Song Jingyuan, Chen Xiaochen, Chen Shilin

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A potential DNA barcode, ITS2, was studied to discriminate herbal materials to confirm their identities and ensure their safe application in pharmaceuticals. Here, a total of 4385 samples of 2431 species were collected, and these samples are from 61 commonly used herbs and their closely related species or adulterants. Based on assessments of the extent of genetic divergence, the DNA barcoding gap and the ability...

Topics

Counterfeit Drugs
DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic
DNA, Plant
Drug Contamination
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Genetic Variation
Phytotherapy
Plants, Medicinal
Quality Control
Species Specificity

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PMID: 23179313
DOI: 10.1007/s11418-012-0715-2

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