Specific DNA mini-barcoding for identification of Gekko gecko and its products

Abstract Background The dry body of the Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is the source of a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, it is therefore listed as a Class II protected animal species in China. Due to increasing market demand and a declining supply of the species, a considerable number of adultera...

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Main Authors: Yanyan Su, Dandan Ding, Mengjie Yao, Lan Wu, Gangqiang Dong, Dong Zhang, Shilin Chen, Li Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Chinese Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13020-020-00382-2