DNA extraction

Evaluation of a modified sampling method for molecular analysis of air microflora

T. Lech and Ziembinska-Buczynska, A., Evaluation of a modified sampling method for molecular analysis of air microflora, vol. 14, pp. 3200-3208, 2015.

A serious issue concerning the durability of economically important materials for humans related to cultural heritage is the process of biodeterioration. As a result of this phenomenon, priceless works of art, documents, and old prints have undergone a process of decomposition caused by microorganisms. Therefore, it is important to constantly monitor the presence and diversity of microorganisms in exposition rooms and storage areas of historical objects.

A simplified genomic DNA extraction protocol for pre-germination genotyping in rice

Y. B. Duan, Zhao, F. L., Chen, H. D., Li, H., Ni, D. H., Wei, P. C., Sheng, W., Teng, J. T., Zhang, A. M., and Xue, J. P., A simplified genomic DNA extraction protocol for pre-germination genotyping in rice, vol. 14, pp. 6369-6375, 2015.

Genotyping is a critical step for molecular marker-assisted selection in rice. Rice genomic DNA samples for genotyping are typically isolated from living tissues such as seedlings. This requires the germination of all candidate seeds and extraction of DNA from the seedlings. Currently, an ideal individual is selected from a very large number of plants, which is time- and labor-consuming, requiring several transplantations of materials and sampling processes. In this study, we developed a simplified genomic DNA extraction protocol in rice by using amylase to treat half-seeds.

Evaluation of five protocols for DNA extraction from leaves of Malus sieversii, Vitis vinifera, and Armeniaca vulgaris

K. Aubakirova, Omasheva, M., Ryabushkina, N., Tazhibaev, T., Kampitova, G., and Galiakparov, N., Evaluation of five protocols for DNA extraction from leaves of Malus sieversii, Vitis vinifera, and Armeniaca vulgaris, vol. 13, pp. 1278-1287, 2014.

Leaves of Malus sieversii, Vitis vinifera, and Armeniaca vulgaris contain substantial amounts of secondary metabolites, which limit the high-quality DNA extraction performance. In this study, five extraction protocols were compared for their ability to produce good quality DNA from fresh and dried (with silica gel) leaves of these species.

Comparative study of DNA extraction methodologies from goat sperm and its effects on polymerase chain reaction analysis

E. C. B. Silva, Pelinca, M. A., Acosta, A. C., Silva, D. M. F., Filho, M. A. Gomes, and Guerra, M. M. P., Comparative study of DNA extraction methodologies from goat sperm and its effects on polymerase chain reaction analysis, vol. 13, pp. 6070-6078, 2014.

Successful DNA extraction is indispensable for molecular methods based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR); however, goat sperm DNA extraction is limited. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate three methods to extract DNA from goat sperm for use in PCR. Eight goat semen pools were used for DNA extraction by using the DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit, phenol-chloroform, and Chelex-100 methods.

A modified acidic approach for DNA extraction from plant species containing high levels of secondary metabolites

M. M. Cavallari, Siqueira, M. V. B. M., Val, T. M., Pavanelli, J. C., Monteiro, M., Grando, C., Pinheiro, J. B., Zucchi, M. I., and Gimenes, M. A., A modified acidic approach for DNA extraction from plant species containing high levels of secondary metabolites, vol. 13, pp. 6497-6502, 2014.

Purified genomic DNA can be difficult to obtain from some plant species because of the presence of impurities such as polysaccharides, which are often co-extracted with DNA. In this study, we developed a fast, simple, and low-cost protocol for extracting DNA from plants containing high levels of secondary metabolites. This protocol does not require the use of volatile toxic reagents such as mercaptoethanol, chloroform, or phenol and allows the extraction of high-quality DNA from wild and cultivated tropical species.

Comparison of five DNA extraction methods for molecular analysis of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)

T. Mornkham, Wangsomnuk, P. P., Wangsomnuk, P., Jogloy, S., Pattanothai, A., and Fu, Y. B., Comparison of five DNA extraction methods for molecular analysis of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), vol. 11, pp. 572-581, 2012.

DNA extraction is an essential step for molecular analysis of an organism, but it is difficult to acquire a sufficient amount of pure DNA from plant tissue with high levels of phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, proteins, and secondary metabolites. Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) has high levels of such substances.

DNA isolation protocol for the medicinal plant lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae)

S. Ghaffariyan, Mohammadi, S. A., and Aharizad, S., DNA isolation protocol for the medicinal plant lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae), vol. 11, pp. 1049-1057, 2012.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal plant that is widely used as a sedative or calmant, spasmolytic and antibacterial agent and sleep aid. This has led to a high demand for lemon balm products, resulting in the extinction of this species in some of its natural habitats. Molecular techniques have increasingly been used in plant diversity conservation and isolation of PCR amplifiable genomic DNA is an important pre-requisite. Lemon balm contains high levels of polyphenols and polysaccharides, which pose a major challenge for the isolation of high-quality DNA.

Isolation of high quality and polysaccharide-free DNA from leaves of Dimorphandra mollis (Leguminosae), a tree from the Brazilian Cerrado

H. A. V. Souza, Muller, L. A. C., Brandão, R. L., and Lovato, M. B., Isolation of high quality and polysaccharide-free DNA from leaves of Dimorphandra mollis (Leguminosae), a tree from the Brazilian Cerrado, vol. 11, pp. 756-764, 2012.

Dimorphandra mollis (Leguminosae), known as faveiro and fava d’anta, is a tree that is widely distributed throughout the Brazilian Cerrado (a savanna-like biome). This species is economically valuable and has been extensively exploited because its fruits contain the flavonoid rutin, which is used to produce medications for human circulatory diseases. Knowledge about its genetic diversity is needed to guide decisions about the conservation and rational use of this species in order to maintain its diversity.

An improved protocol and a new grinding device for extraction of genomic DNA from microorganisms by a two-step extraction procedure

S. S. Zhang, Chen, D., and Lu, Q., An improved protocol and a new grinding device for extraction of genomic DNA from microorganisms by a two-step extraction procedure, vol. 11. pp. 1532-1543, 2012.

Current protocols to extract genomic DNA from microorganisms are still laborious, tedious and costly, especially for the species with thick cell walls. In order to improve the effectiveness of extracting DNA from microbial samples, a novel protocol, defined as two-step extraction method, along with an improved tissue-grinding device, was developed. The protocol included two steps, disruption of microbial cells or spores by grinding the sample together with silica sand in a new device and extraction of DNA with an effective buffer containing cell lysis chemicals.

Comparison between modified DNA extraction protocols and commercial isolation kits in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)

M. Akkurt, Comparison between modified DNA extraction protocols and commercial isolation kits in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), vol. 11, pp. 2343-2351, 2012.

Various protocols have been developed and used for DNA extraction in grapevine. However, owing to the long duration of the isolation steps in previously developed protocols, researchers have preferred to use isolation kits for studies in recent years. In our study, the DNA yield and purity obtained using six methods - namely three DNA isolation protocols and three commercial DNA isolation kits - were compared. Modifications were made and the isolation steps were shortened in the previously developed DNA isolation protocols to achieve more rapid and practical protocols.

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