Research progress on DNA identification methods of narcotic plants
10.11665/j.issn.1000-5048.2025101702
- VernacularTitle:毒品原植物DNA鉴定方法研究进展
- Author:
Jingzhi RAN
1
;
Yankun WANG
;
Peng XU
;
Mengxiang SU
;
Kaiming YAN
;
Jin YAN
Author Information
1. 中国药科大学药学院, 南京 210009;国家禁毒委员会办公室-中国药科大学禁毒关键技术联合实验室, 北京 100193;北京中仪康卫医疗器械有限公司, 北京 102600;毒品监测管控与禁毒关键技术公安部重点实验室公安部禁毒情报技术中心, 北京 100193;北京市第三十五中学, 北京 100032
- Publication Type:Journal Article 期刊文章
- Keywords:
narcotic plant;
DNA identification;
molecular marker;
DNA barcoding
- From:
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University
2026;57(2):181-188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Narcotic plants are strictly regulated worldwide due to their ability to extract drug alkaloids and drug precursor components. Besides the three traditional core species, cannabis, opium poppy, and coca, the misuse of psychoactive plants with addictive properties has become increasingly prevalent globally in recent years, and the establishment of accurate identification methods for such plants has become an urgent need in the field of narcotics control. Within existing identification frameworks, the conventional morphological and chemical analysis methods, despite their long-term application, have demonstrated considerable limitations. In contrast, DNA-based molecular identification techniques have achieved significant advancement in recent years due to their high specificity and stability. This review comprehensively examines current DNA-based identification approaches for narcotic plants through three key dimensions: DNA molecular marker technology, DNA barcoding technology, and emerging molecular biological techniques, and elaborates on the principles, technical characteristics, application scenarios, and research progress of each technology, providing some reference for the scientific selection of DNA identification strategies for narcotic plants in different specific scenarios.
