Abstract
DNA extraction of thraustochytrids, common marine unicellular organisms, is usually accomplished by either the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) or proteinase K protocols. A novel lysis buffer protocol for thraustochytrid total DNA extraction is described. The average isolated total DNA is 20 to 40 kb, and DNA samples are suitable for a variety of uses including 18S-ribosomal DNA polymerase chain reaction, restriction enzyme digestions, and amplified fragment length polymorphism analyses. The new protocol is also faster than the other protocols.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 100-102 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Marine Biotechnology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- DNA extraction
- Lysis buffer protocol
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Thraustochytrids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Aquatic Science