Methods of Dna Extraction Presented By: Ayesha Kabeer: University of Gujrat Sialkot Subcampus
Methods of Dna Extraction Presented By: Ayesha Kabeer: University of Gujrat Sialkot Subcampus
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• Lyse – The cells of a sample are broken open with a lysis procedure.
• Bind – A buffer solution is then added to the sample along with
ethanol or isopropanol. This forms the binding solution. The binding
solution is transferred to a spin column and the column is put in a
centrifuge. The centrifuge forces the binding solution through a silica
gel membrane that is inside the spin column. If the pH and salt
concentration of the binding solution are optimal, the nucleic acid will
bind to the silica gel membrane as the solution passes through.
STEPS
• Wash – The flow-through is removed and a wash buffer is added to
the column. The column is put in a centrifuge again, forcing the wash
buffer through the membrane. This removes any remaining impurities
from the membrane, leaving only the nucleic acid bound to the silica
gel.
• Elute – The wash buffer is removed and an elution buffer (or simply
water) is added to the column. The column is put in a centrifuge
again, forcing the elution buffer through the membrane. The elution
buffer removes the nucleic acid from the membrane and the nucleic
acid is collected from the bottom of the column.
OVERVIEW
• The lysate is combined with alcohol and
placed into the spin column, which is
inserted into a tube.
• The removal of proteins and divalent
cations is accomplished using multiple
buffer washes and centrifugation steps.
• Removal of cations, such as Mg2+,
prevents nucleases from further
degrading the DNA.
• Pure DNA is eluted from the membrane
into sterile water or TE buffer.