Development of a mitochondrial mini-barcode and its application in metabarcoding for identification of leech in traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the medicinal leech is vital for treatments to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. However, the prevalence of counterfeit leech products in the market undermines the quality and efficacy of these remedies. Traditional DNA barcoding te...

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Main Authors: Chenfeng Shi, Yuhan Guo, Lijuan Yao, Yunhui Xu, Jing Zhou, Moli Hua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77913-6
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