Medicinal Plant
Microsatellite markers for the Cabre�ºva tree, Myroxylon peruiferum (Fabaceae), an endangered medicinal species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Authors: K.D. Schwarcz, M.M. Bajay, C.M.T. Macrini, V.L.P. Salazar, A.P. Souza, J.B. Pinheiro, P.H.S. Brancalion, R.R. Rodrigues and M.I. Zucchi
The Cabreúva tree, Myroxylon peruiferum, is an endangered tropical species from Brazil used in forest restoration projects. It is known for its medicinal properties. Eleven microsatellite markers were developed for this species, from a microsatellite-enriched library. Nine of these markers, characterized in 30 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.26.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.26.1
Molecular DNA identification of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Malaysia
Authors: N.A.A. Aziz, M.I. Ahmad, D.M. Naim
Plants have been used throughout human history for food and medicine. However, many plants are toxic, and cannot easily be morphologically distinguished from non-toxic plants. DNA identification solves this problem and is widely used. Nonetheless, plant DNA barcode identification faces a number of challenges, and many studies .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.7.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.7.5
Intravarietal polymorphisms reveal possible common ancestor of native Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi populations in Brazil
Authors: J.V.C. Pinto1, B.A. Crispim2, A.A. Vasconcelos3, D. Geelen4, A.B. Grisolia2 and M.C. Vieira1
Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi is a perennial native from Atlantic forest. It is of high ecological plasticity and is used in traditional medicine. Based on promising reports concerning its bioactivity, it was included as a species of great interest for distribution through the National Health System. A number of agronomic studies to guide its crop produc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017477
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017477
Genetic diversity of natural populations of Anemopaegma arvense (Bignoniaceae) in the Cerrado of S�£o Paulo State, Brazil
Authors: A.P. Batistini, M.P.C. TellesB.W. BertoniJ. da S. Coppede F.V. M�´ro, S. de C. Fran�§a, A.M.S. Pereira
Catuaba (Anemopaegma arvense), a Bignoniaceae species endemic to Cerrado regions, shows anticancer properties and is widely used as a stimulant in traditional medicine. We evaluated the genetic diversity of seven populations found in the State of São Paulo, using random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. After optimizat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr538
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr538
Genomic DNA extraction from medicinal plants available in Malaysia using a TriOmicTM improved extraction kit
Authors: A.R. Mohd-Hairul, A.B. Sade, B.C. Yiap and A.R. Raha
DNA extraction was carried out on 32 medicinal plant samples available in Malaysia using the TriOmicTM extraction kit. Amounts of 0.1 g flowers or young leaves were ground with liquid nitrogen, lysed at 65°C in RY1plus buffer and followed by RNAse treatment. Then, RY2 buffer was added to the samples and mixed completely by.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.8.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.8.1
Next-generation sequencing identification and characterization of microsatellite markers in Aconitum austrokoreense Koidz., an endemic and endangered medicinal plant of Korea
Authors: Y.-E. Yun, J.-N. Yu, G.H. Nam, S.-A. Ryu, S. Kim, K. Oh and C.E. Lim
We used next-generation sequencing to develop 9 novel microsatellite markers in Aconitum austrokoreense, an endemic and endangered medicinal plant in Korea. Owing to its very limited distribution, over-harvesting for traditional medicinal purposes, and habitat loss, the natural populations are dramatically declining in Korea. All novel microsatellite mark.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.11.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.11.13
Application of RAPD for molecular characterization of plant species of medicinal value from an arid environment
Authors: I.A. Arif, M.A. Bakir, H.A. Khan, A.H. Al Farhan, A.A. Al Homaidan, A.H. Bahkali, M. Al Sadoon and M. Shobrak
The use of highly discriminatory methods for the identification and characterization of genotypes is essential for plant protection and appropriate use. We utilized the RAPD method for the genetic fingerprinting of 11 plant species of desert origin (seven with known medicinal value). Andrachne telephioides, Zilla spinosa, Cayl.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr848
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr848
Antimutagenicity and antigenotoxicity of Aloe arborescens Miller and Aloe barbadensis Miller in Aspergillus nidulans and Wistar rats
Authors: A.P. Berti, G.F. Palioto and C.L.M.S.C. Rocha
Medicinal plants such as Aloe arborescens Miller and Aloe barbadensis Miller are used by the general population to treat various diseases. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antimutagenicity of these two species using a methG1 system in Aspergillus nidulans and the comet assay in rats. The animals were treate.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038522
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038522