A microwave-based method for nucleic acid isolation from environmental samples

被引:96
作者
Orsini, M [1 ]
Romano-Spica, V [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Sch Med, Inst Hyg, I-00168 Rome, Italy
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10.1046/j.1472-765X.2001.00938.x
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Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Aims: A simple and rapid method was described for DNA isolation directly from activated sludge or other environmental sources, including soil and sediments. Methods and Results: The present method is based on microwave thermal shock and provides DNA suitable for further analysis. It is also effective for RNA extraction. Conclusions: The protocol is effective, easy, fast and does not require the use of expensive equipment or reagents. Significance and Impact of the Study: The described method can be applied to difficult substrates in environmental microbiology studies.
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