Methodology

Simplified preparation of a DNA ladder using PCR

Published: August 05, 2011
Genet. Mol. Res. 10 (3) : 1631-1635 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1177
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T.Y. Wang, L. Wang, F. Wang (2011). Simplified preparation of a DNA ladder using PCR. Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3): 1631-1635. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol10-3gmr1177
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Abstract

Serving as a DNA molecular weight standard, the DNA ladder has been widely used in molecular biology applications. We developed a simple method for the preparation of a DNA marker, which involves designing primers to amplify 100- to 1000-bp DNA fragments using lambda DNA as a template for polymerase chain reaction, followed by extraction with phenol/chloroform, precipitation with ethanol and mixing. Fragments of 100- to 1000-bp DNA were successfully amplified; the sequences showed 100% identity with lambda DNA. This prepared DNA marker displayed clear bands, indicating that it can be used for molecular studies.

Serving as a DNA molecular weight standard, the DNA ladder has been widely used in molecular biology applications. We developed a simple method for the preparation of a DNA marker, which involves designing primers to amplify 100- to 1000-bp DNA fragments using lambda DNA as a template for polymerase chain reaction, followed by extraction with phenol/chloroform, precipitation with ethanol and mixing. Fragments of 100- to 1000-bp DNA were successfully amplified; the sequences showed 100% identity with lambda DNA. This prepared DNA marker displayed clear bands, indicating that it can be used for molecular studies.

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