Rapid detection of CITES-listed shark fin species by loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay with potential for field use

• Published in: Scientific reports Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 4455
• Main Authors: But, Grace Wing-Chiu, Wu, Hoi-Yan, Shao, Kwang-Tsao, Shaw, Pang-Chui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 10.03.2020; Nature Publishing Group
• Subjects: 14/34; 38/23; 38/77; 45/22; 631/1647/1513/2216; 704/829/826; CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species); Cytochrome oxidase I; Endangered species; Fish populations; Humanities and Social Sciences; International trade; multidisciplinary; Overexploitation; Polymerase chain reaction; Population decline; Protected species; Science; Science (multidisciplinary); Sharks

Shark fin is a delicacy in many Asian countries. Overexploitation of sharks for shark fin trading has led to a drastic reduction in shark population. To monitor international trade of shark fin products and protect the endangered species from further population decline, we present rapid, user-friend...