The Lysis Buffer contains an integrated pH indicator to easily
control the optimal pH value for DNA binding. Efficient DNA
binding (for Column loading) requires a pH lower than 7.5 that is
indicated by a color change of the indicator to bright yellow.
The kit can either be used in micro-centrifuges or on vacuum
manifolds. It enables the extraction of plasmid DNA up to 10 kb
length and yields up to 20 μg DNA per preparation.
The eluted high-quality plasmid DNA is ready to use for a variety
of down-stream application. For subsequent in vitro translation
we recommend to add RNase Inhibitor or the application of an
additional spin-column or phenol-chloroform based purification
step. This avoids any risk of carry-over contamination with RNase
due to the previous neutralization step.
The DNA purification follows a simple binding, washing, and
eluting procedure. The optional secondary washing step
minimizes the salt content of the purification product. Before
starting, add the following components to the respective bottles:
ŸAdd the RNase A to the Neutralization Buffer and mix well.
Neutralization Buffer containing RNase A should be stored
ŸThe activity of dissolved RNase A in Neutralization Buffer may
decrease after several months and small amounts of RNA
may be co-purified. In case RNA is detected after plasmid
purification, add additional RNase A to the Neutralization
Buffer in order to enhance enzyme activities.
ŸAdd 96-99 % Ethanol (not included in the kit) to the Washing
Buffer as indicated on the bottle. Please note that the Ethanol
concentration of Washing Buffer may decrease during long
term storage resulting in a drop-down of the final DNA yield.