Rapid and efficient extraction of genomic DNA from differentphytopathogenic fungi using DNAzol reagent

A modified procedure using the commercial DNAzol reagent was successfully applied to extract genomic DNA from 25 fungal species. The DNA yield varied from 306 to 1,927 g g^-1 dry mycelia and the A₂₆₀/A₂₈₀ ratio from 1.59 to 1.93. Compared with the method of J.L. Cenis (Nucleic Acids Res. 1992, 20: 2380) this procedure generated a higher DNA yield from 17 species and a higher A₂₆₀/A₂₈₀ ratio from 23 species. But for four species, Cenis (1992) method was more suitable. No inhibitor of polymerase chain reaction was evident for the DNA extracted by the modified procedure, whereas some inhibitors remained in DNA of eight species extracted by the previous method.Revisions requested 8 September 2004; Revisions received 1 November 2004     

Effect of nitrogen source and pH on siderophore production by Rhodotorula strains and their application to biocontrol of phytopathogenic moulds

The production of rhodotorulic acid, a siderophore synthesized by Rhodotorula strains, was improved with the objective of achieving the biocontrol of phytopathogenic moulds. Rhodotorulic acid increased up to 60% in the presence of urea as a nitrogen source, pH near to 8 and a C:N ratio of 8:1. The siderophore-containing spent medium showed in vitro antifungal activity against important plant pathogens including Botrytis cinerea, which causes grey mould on a wide variety of host plants including numerous commercial crops. The antifungal activity was related to siderophore concentration. Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology (2001) 26, 226–229. Received 06 June 2000/ Accepted in revised form 28 January 2001     

Microbial DNA extraction from intestinal biopsies is improved by avoiding mechanical cell disruption

Currently, standard protocols for microbial DNA extraction from intestinal tissues do not exist. We assessed the efficiency of a commercial kit with and without mechanical disruption. Better quality DNA was obtained without mechanical disruption. Thus, it appears that bead-beating is not required for efficient microbial DNA extraction from intestinal biopsies.     

Simple and efficient genomic DNA extraction protocol for molecular characterisation of Phytophthora colocasiae causing taro leaf blight

Genomic DNA extraction protocol with relatively high quantity and purity is prerequisite for the successful molecular identification and characterisation of plant pathogens. Conventional DNA extraction methods are often time-consuming and yield only very poor quantity of genomic DNA for samples with higher mycelial age. In our laboratory, we have aimed at establishing an efficient DNA isolation procedure, exclusively for the oomycete pathogen Phytophthora colocasiae causing serious leaf blight disease in taro. For this a phenol free protocol was adopted, which involves SDS/Proteinase K-based inactivation of protein contaminants, extraction of nucleic acids using chloroform: isoamyl alcohol and later precipitation of genomic DNA using isopropanol and sodium acetate. The purity of the isolated DNA was analysed by A_260/280 and A_260/230 spectrophotometric readings and confirmed by restriction digestion with restriction enzyme Eco RI. In this study, a comparative assessment was done with CTAB method and the commercial genomic DNA purification kit (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fermentas, EU). The extracted DNA was found to be suitable for further downstream applications like ITS amplification of the rDNA ITS region and PCR amplification with species-specific primers.     

蚜虫基因组DNA提取方法的改进

蚜虫基因组DNA的提取是蚜虫分子生物学研究中的难点。参照动物基因组DNA的提取方法,根据蚜虫体型微小,体表有外骨骼的特点,对SDS法作了改进。改进的方法无需用组织捣碎棒破碎虫体,操作简便。与现在常用的提取方法相比,改进的SDS法能快速、有效地提取单头蚜虫的基因组DNA,适用于RAPD随机引物和测序引物的PCR扩增。     

一种快速高效提取病原真菌DNA作为PCR模板的方法

真菌rDNA-ITS序列分析适合于较高等级水平的生物群体间的系统分析。真菌DNA的提取采用传统的方法,步骤繁琐,需要较长时间。采用Chelex-100法提取真菌DNA,使用PCR扩增rDNA-ITS序列评价提取核酸的质量。结果显示,该方法具有经济、简便、快速、高效的特点,是一种比较理想的提取真菌基因组DNA作为PCR模板的方法。     

Method for rapid DNA extraction from bacterial communities of different soils

A method for indirect DNA extraction from various soils significantly differing in their physicochemical properties has been developed. The proposed method is based on cell desorption from soil particles using a Tris-EDTA (TE) buffer supplemented with polyvinylpolypyrrolydone (PVPP) and sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS). Methods for subsequent cell lysis and purification of DNA preparations based on alkaline lysis followed by chromatography on ion-exchange resins were described by us earlier. The purity of the DNA preparations obtained did not depend on the type of soil. It was shown that the DNA preparations can be used for the amplification of rather large fragments, e.g., sequences spanning the complete 16S rRNA gene.     

苔藓植物DNA提取方法研究

提取高质量的 DNA是对苔藓植物遗传多样性进行研究的基础。该文以苔藓植物为试材 ,用 5种方法 ,即快速提取法、改良 CTAB法、CTAB法、SDS法及高盐法 (第一种为自行设计 ,第二种是对原有方法的改进 )对苔藓植物 DNA提取方法进行了比较研究。结果表明 ,快速提取法和改良 CTAB法是 2种适合于苔藓植物 DNA提取的方法。这 2种方法提取的 DNA浓度和纯度均比较高 ,凝胶电泳显示无明显降解现象 ,适宜作为 PCR扩增的模板 ,并成功地进行了 RAPD扩增。     

新生隐球菌基因组DNA不同抽提方法的比较

目的 DNA是进行分子生物学研究的重要基础。在本研究中,我们建立了2种简单快速抽提基因组DNA的方法并可用作PCR扩增的模板。通过比较4种不同的DNA抽提方法以确定哪种更适合进行下一步的基因分析。方法这4种方法是:玻璃珠法,酶法,3%SDS法和氯化苄法。玻璃珠法是用玻璃珠在混漩器上剧烈振荡破碎细胞壁;3%SDS法是将细胞在含10mmol/LDTT的3%SDS溶液中加热,然后用5mmol/LKAc和异丙醇抽提,DNA的产量通过A260测定。结果 3%SDS溶解法、经典酶法、玻璃珠法和氯化苄法的DNA产量分别为0.4154±0.0367、0.8484±0.0756、1.2636±0.2040、0.4070±0.0339(g/L×108CFU/mL)。结论玻璃珠法是最敏感、重复性好、简单、费用合理的抽提方法 。     

一种从人血凝块中提取基因组DNA的方法

介绍了一种新的从人血凝块中提取基因组DNA的方法,用该方法提取的DNA成功地应用于PCR和限制性酶切等后续实验中。基本过程为首先机械粉碎,然后高盐高EDTA溶液处理,含蛋白酶K和SDS的消化液变换温度消化,苯酚氯仿抽提。     

Comparison of proteases in DNA extraction via quantitative polymerase chain reaction

We compared four proteases in the QIAamp DNA Investigator Kit (Qiagen) to extract DNA for use in multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays. The aim was to evaluate alternate proteases for improved DNA recovery as compared with proteinase K for forensic, biochemical research, genetic paternity and immigration, and molecular diagnostic purposes. The Quantifiler Kit TaqMan quantitative PCR assay was used to measure the recovery of DNA from human blood, semen, buccal cells, breastmilk, and earwax in addition to low-template samples, including diluted samples, computer keyboard swabs, chewing gum, and cigarette butts. All methods yielded amplifiable DNA from all samples.     

Drill-assisted genomic DNA extraction from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Botrytis cinerea</Emphasis>

Current DNA extraction protocols for genomic DNA from Botrytis cinerea almost always start with mycelium that has been reduced to powder with liquid N₂ in a mortar, and this makes their application to a large number of samples slow and cumbersome. Here we present an adaptation of an existing method [Möller et al. (1992) Nucleic Acids Res 20: 6115–6116] for which the initial steps have been modified, including the homogenization of the fungus with sand and the aid of a common household drill. This method allows the processing of large number of samples in much shorter times and generates an average of 4 μg DNA per sample, of sufficient quality for use in PCR and Southern blotting.     

Magnetic bead-based solid phase for selective extraction of genomic DNA

Magnetic bead-based solid phases are widely used for the separation of nucleic acids from complex mixtures. The challenge to selectively separate specific DNA molecules (via complementary hybridization) in a single step is the selection of a linker between the capture probe and the solid support that can be exposed to high temperatures in the presence of a high salt media. This article presents a general platform for the fabrication of a magnetic bead-based selective solid phase that can be used for subtractive hybridization or sequence capture applications. Phosphorus dendrimers are used for the first time as linkers in a magnetic bead-based selective solid phase for capture of genomic DNA. Aside from providing a high loading capacity, they render a stable bond between the capture probe and the surface under the high temperature and salt conditions required for denaturation and capture to proceed in a single step. The thermal stability of the solid phase under these conditions is first demonstrated by hybridizing a Cy3-labeled target. The selective capture of DNA targets in a single step is then demonstrated by subtractive hybridization of fragmented human genomic DNA. The specificity and selectivity of the solid phase are demonstrated by the recovery of adenovirus serotype 4 DNA spiked into the human DNA target. The effect of steric and electrostatic constraints was also investigated by using dendrimers of different generations that vary in their size and the number of branches. The results demonstrate that this platform can be used for single-step subtractive hybridization applications with better performance over the conventional two-step method using streptavidin-coated magnetic beads.     

磁珠法快速提取基因组DNA的实验研究

针对临床标本基因组DNA的提取方法缺乏广泛适用性,提取步骤繁琐,需要进行离心操作,并且提取过程中会用到苯酚、氯仿等有机试剂,会对操作人员有一定的危害性等不足,本研究拟建立一种适用于临床标本的基因组DNA快速提取方法。在传统的基因组DNA提取试剂和方法的基础上,本研究采用二氧化硅修饰的超顺磁珠设计了一种基因组DNA快速提取方法;探讨磁珠用量、裂解液p H、盐酸胍浓度等因素对基因组DNA提取效率的影响并采用凝胶电泳实验进行验证。当磁珠用量在50~100μg/100 mg样品,裂解液p H约为6,盐酸胍的浓度为6 mol/L时基因组DNA提取效果好、效率高,且磁珠的用量与吸附表面积成正比,但达到一定用量后不会增加提取量,对于100 mg肺组织,适宜的磁珠用量为80μg。此基因组DNA提取方法高效省时,简便快捷,性价比高,适用临床大量样本基因组DNA提取。     

Simultaneous quantitative assessment of circulating cell-free mitochondrial and nuclear DNA by multiplex real-time PCR

Quantification of circulating nucleic acids in plasma and serum could be used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for monitoring a wide variety of diseases and conditions. We describe here a rapid, simple and accurate multiplex real-time PCR method for direct synchronized analysis of circulating cell-free (ccf) mitochondrial (mtDNA) and nuclear (nDNA) DNA in plasma and serum samples. The method is based on one-step multiplex real-time PCR using a FAM-labeled MGB probe and primers to amplify the mtDNA sequence of the ATP 8 gene, and a VIC-labeled MGB probe and primers to amplify the nDNA sequence of the glycerinaldehyde-3-phosphate-dehydrogenase (GAPDH) gene, in plasma and serum samples simultaneously. The efficiencies of the multiplex assays were measured in serial dilutions. Based on the simulation of the PCR reaction kinetics, the relative quantities of ccf mtDNA were calculated using a very simple equation. Using our optimised real-time PCR conditions, close to 100% efficiency was obtained from the two assays. The two assays performed in the dilution series showed very good and reproducible correlation to each other. This optimised multiplex real-time PCR protocol can be widely used for synchronized quantification of mtDNA and nDNA in different samples, with a very high rate of efficiency.     

Capture of genomic DNA on glass microscope slides

It is well known that DNA strands bind to silica surfaces in the presence of high concentrations of chaotropic salts. We developed simple methods to evaluate binding and recovery of DNA on flat glass microscope slides and compared their properties with commercially available silica "spin columns". Surprisingly, genomic DNA was recovered efficiently from untreated glass slides. Binding and elution times from glass slides were optimized in experiments with DNA samples of various sizes and defined buffers. Average DNA recovery from 500 ng of input genomic DNA varied from 25 to 53% for the glass slide protocol. Yields were comparable to those of spin columns. Human serum albumin and plasma components decreased DNA binding to glass several-fold in a concentration-dependent manner. These results support the concept of using flat glass slides as DNA purification surfaces in microfluidic devices for PCR sample preparation.     

A simple method of genomic DNA extraction suitable for analysis of bulk fungal strains

Aims: A simple and rapid method (designated thermolysis) for extracting genomic DNA from bulk fungal strains was described. Methods and Results: In the thermolysis method, a few mycelia or yeast cells were first rinsed with pure water to remove potential PCR inhibitors and then incubated in a lysis buffer at 85°C to break down cell walls and membranes. This method was used to extract genomic DNA from large numbers of fungal strains (more than 92 species, 35 genera of three phyla) isolated from different sections of natural Ophiocordyceps sinensis specimens. Regions of interest from high as well as single‐copy number genes were successfully amplified from the extracted DNA samples. The DNA samples obtained by this method can be stored at ?20°C for over 1 year. Conclusions: The method was effective, easy and fast and allowed batch DNA extraction from multiple fungal isolates. Significance and Impact of Study: Use of the thermolysis method will allow researchers to obtain DNA from fungi quickly for use in molecular assays. This method requires only minute quantities of starting material and is suitable for diverse fungal species.     

黑翅土白蚁基因组DNA提取方法的优化

目的 为快速地提取到质量较好的黑翅土白蚁基因组DNA进行白蚁种群多样性的研究,对基因组DNA提取方法进行了比较与改进.方法 先初步采取CTAB法与蛋白酶K法对黑翅土白蚁基因组DNA的提取方法进行比较,再利用正交设计法对蛋白酶K法中裂解液、蛋白酶、RNA酶及作用时间4个因素进行优化.结果 蛋白酶K法获得的基因组DNA的质量与产量稍优于CTAB法;较佳的提取步骤组合为:裂解液150 μL,蛋白酶K 6μL,作用时间1h,RNA酶可不添加.结论 采用优化后的方法获得的基因组DNA为模板进行PCR扩增,得到了清晰、稳定的扩增谱带,完全可用于相关后续实验.     

Long-term room temperature storage of high-quality embryonic stem cell genomic DNA extracted with a simple and rapid procedure.

A very simple procedure for the isolation of high-quality, high-molecular-weight genomic DNA from embryonic stem cells is described. The DNA is very stable once dried and can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration. Living cells are lysed in a sodium dodecyl sulfate and EDTA buffer containing proteinase K and then air-dried. Samples can be processed in bulk, and an individual can easily process thousands of samples for extraction and shipment on a daily basis using only common laboratory materials such as plastic ware and a multichannel pipetteman.