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DNA barcoding the commercial Chinese caterpillar fungus.
FEMS microbiology letters - 1 Oct 2013
Xiang Li, Song Jingyuan, Xin Tianyi, Zhu Yingjie, Shi Linchun, Xu Xiaolan, Pang Xiaohui, Yao Hui, Li Wenjia, Chen Shilin
Abstract excerpt
Chinese caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) has been widely used as tonic in Asian medicine. Considering its curative effect and high cost, various counterfeit versions of O. sinensis have been introduced and are commercially available. These counterfeits have morphological characteristi...
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