RNA Polymerase II Second Largest Subunit Molecular Identification of Boletus griseipurpureus Corner From Thailand and Antibacterial Activity of Basidiocarp Extracts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Boletus griseipurpureus Corner, an edible mushroom, is a putative ectomycorrhizal fungus. Currently, the taxonomic boundary of this mushroom is unclear and its bitter taste makes it interesting for evaluating its antibacterial properties.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to identify the genetic variation of this mushroom and also to evaluate any antibacterial activities.

Materials and methods

Basidiocarps were collected from 2 north-eastern provinces, Roi Et and Ubon Ratchathani, and from 2 southern provinces, Songkhla and Surat Thani, in Thailand. Genomic DNA was extracted and molecular structure was examined using the RNA polymerase II (RPB2) analysis. Antibacterial activities of basidiocarp extracts were conducted with Escherichia coli ATCC 25922

SUBMITTER: Aung-Aud-Chariya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4377175 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature