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Sequence variation of commercially available kratom products at universal DNA barcode regions.
Journal of forensic sciences - 1 Jul 2024
Graham Kari, Cantu Cesar, Houston Rachel
Abstract excerpt
Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, is a narcotic plant that is used for its unique mood-enhancing and pain-relieving effects. It is marketed throughout the United States as a 'legal high' and has gained popularity as an alternative to opioids. However, kratom's increasing involvement in accidental overdoses, especially among polydrug users, has prompted warnings from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)...
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