Authentication of Cordyceps sinensis by DNA Analyses: Comparison of ITS Sequence Analysis and RAPD-Derived Molecular Markers

Authentication of Cordyceps sinensis by DNA Analyses: Comparison of ITS Sequence Analysis and RAPD-Derived Molecular Markers

Cordyceps sinensis is an endoparasitic fungus widely used as a tonic and medicinal food in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In historical usage, Cordyceps specifically is referring to the species of C. sinensis. However, a number of closely related species are named themselves as...

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Main Authors: Kelly Y. C. Lam, Gallant K. L. Chan, Gui-Zhong Xin, Hong Xu, Chuen-Fai Ku, Jian-Ping Chen, Ping Yao, Huang-Quan Lin, Tina T. X. Dong, Karl W. K. Tsim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Cordyceps
Cordyceps sinensis
Cordycipitaceae
ITS
RAPD-SCAR
herbal authentication
molecular markers
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/12/19861

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