DNA-based identification of big cats and traditional Chinese medicine artifacts in the Czech Republic

Abstract

The aim of this study is to provide an overview of ongoing research on and the development of identification tools for big cats (Panthera tigris, Panthera leo, Panthera pardus, ...). The set of tools includes a species-specific RT[sbnd]PCR quantitation system (nuclear and mitochondrial), STR multiplexes, a rapid system for big cat species determination, and a database solution.

Keywords

• Animal DNA typing
• Barcoding
• DNA quantitation
• Pantheridae
• STR multimix
• Traditional Chinese medicine