Friday, September 25, 2009
Viral RNA purification, more or less, works just like any other RNA purification. The process is generally straightforward with the same potential pitfalls: degradation by ubiquitous RNases and DNA contamination from genomic DNA in the source material. Purification from a viral source does carry with it the possible additional challenge of low or varying viral titers. In addition to looking for kit that can handle low titers as well as overcome the other traditional challenges, you’ll want to look for ease-of-use and make sure that the typical concentration of extracted RNA meets the requirements of your downstream applications. Fortunately, there are numerous kits to choose from. Check out the related products to the right and the links below to find the kit that’s right for you.