Identification of cysteine-rich peptides as novel molecular markers for authentication of radix et rhizoma clematidis.

• Main Author: Wong, Karen QinLing.
• Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Biochemistry
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/44542
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Radix et Rhizoma clematidis (RRC) or 威灵仙, from the Ranunculaceae family, is traditionally prescribed for treating rheumatoid arthritis and glandularis erythematosa. Presently, more than 70 plant species are sold as 威灵仙. This jeopardizes safe and effective use of the herb, and highlights the need for...