摘要:
Methods of isolating nucleic acids are disclosed comprising binding the nucleic acid to solid phase binding materials and releasing the bound nucleic acid from the solid phase by elution with a novel reagent composition. Compositions feature a high ionic strength buffer or an added hydrophilic organic co-solvent or both. Preferred solid phase materials for use with the methods and compositions of the invention comprise a quaternary onium nucleic acid binding portion.
摘要:
Methods and materials are disclosed for rapid and simple extraction and isolation of nucleic acids, particularly RNA, from a biological sample involving the use of an alkaline reagent followed by an acidic solution and a solid phase binding material that has the ability to liberate nucleic acids from biological samples, including whole blood, without first performing any preliminary lysis to disrupt cells or viruses. No detergents or chaotropic substances for lysing cells or viruses are needed or used. Viral, bacterial and mammalian genomic RNA can be obtained using the method of the invention. RNA obtained by the present method is suitable for use in downstream processes such as RT-PCR.
摘要:
Solid phase materials for binding nucleic acids and methods of their use are disclosed. The materials feature a cleavable linker portion which can be cleaved to release bound nucleic acids. The solid phase materials comprise a solid support portion comprising a matrix selected from silica, glass, insoluble synthetic polymers, and insoluble polysaccharides to which is attached a nucleic acid binding portion for attracting and binding nucleic acids, the nucleic acid binding portion (NAB) being linked by a cleavable linker portion to the solid support portion. Preferred nucleic acid binding portions comprise a ternary or quaternary onium group. The materials can be in the form of microparticles, fibers, beads, membranes, test tubes or microwells and can further comprise a magnetic core portion. Methods of binding nucleic acids using the cleavable solid supports are disclosed as are their use in methods of isolating or purifying nucleic acids.