BioTechniques (Jul 2001)

Isolation of Genomic DNA from Blood Using a Novel Filter-Based DNA Purification Technology

  • M.P. Baker,
  • A. Mitchell,
  • C. Bridge,
  • S. Martin,
  • F. Holder,
  • N.D. Pathirana,
  • A. Jarvis,
  • N. Butt

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2144/01311pf01
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 31, no. 1
pp. 142 – 145

Abstract

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A novel DNA purification technology is described that enables the purification of pure dsDNA from blood. When compared to existing DNA purification methods, the Whatman BioScience Purification System (WBPS) offers a fast and convenient way to recover high yields of DNA. WBPS is based on a unique filter system that entraps DNA within a matrix. This allows the process to be performed in a single unidirectional reaction vessel, reducing user interaction and multiple centrifugation steps.