Abstract:
Methods and compositions for extracting nucleic acids from a biological sample are provided. The extraction compositions contain a protease enzyme such as proteinase K at alkaline pH with little or no surfactant present. Extraction can be efficiently performed in 60 minutes or less at room temperature for certain mammalian tissue samples and at elevated temperatures for certain plant tissues.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for the reduction of endotoxins in a plasmid preparation using a carbohydrate non-ionic detergent with silica chromatography.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for the rapid and efficient isolation of small RNA from a biological sample. In particular, small RNA is separated and isolated from large RNA, DNA, proteins, and other macromolecules in the biological sample.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for the rapid and efficient isolation of small RNA from a biological sample. In particular, small RNA is separated and isolated from large RNA, DNA, proteins, and other macromolecules in the biological sample.
Abstract:
The present invention provides charged separation media, kits comprising the separation media, and methods of using the same to bind and optionally isolate biological molecules. The charged separation media and methods utilize a polyion non-covalently bound to the separation media to bind the desired biological molecule to the separation media.
Abstract:
The present invention provides extraction compositions and methods for the rapid and efficient isolation of small RNA molecules from a biological sample. In particular, the extraction compositions, when contacted with a biological sample, releases the small RNA molecules from the other molecules in a biological sample, and the released small RNA molecules may then be isolated.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for extracting nucleic acids from a biological sample are provided. The extraction compositions contain a protease enzyme such as proteinase K at alkaline pH with little or no surfactant present. Extraction can be efficiently performed in 60 minutes or less at room temperature for certain mammalian tissue samples and at elevated temperatures for certain plant tissues.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for concentrating bacteria from a viscous biological sample. The methods involve adding to the sample a water-soluble, density-lowering agent having a density of 0.7 to 0.9 g/ml and a boiling point greater than 50.degree. C. The invention also relates to methods for concentrating bacteria and free bacterial nucleic acids from a biological sample that involve mixing with the sample a density-lowering agent and a monovalent salt.