Easy To Use Kit For DNA Extraction From Gels

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Company:

Qiagen

Product Name:

QIAQuick Gel Extraction Kit

Catalog Number:

28704

Purification of specific DNA products from PCR amplifications generally involves running PCR reactions out on a gel, excising bands, and purifying the DNA from the excised gel. The QIAQuick kit provides a fast and user-friendly workflow to purify high-quality DNA from agarose gel slices.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Purification of DNA from agarose gels

Starting Material

DNA in agarose gel slices

Protocol Overview

Perform PCR, run PCR product out on an agarose gel, excise the DNA band of interest. Run samples through QIAQuick protocol.

Tips

Use a lower elution volume to achieve higher DNA concentrations

Results Summary

Clean DNA elutions and high DNA yields

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Summary

The Good

Simple protocol

The Bad

Limited number of columns, excess buffers

The Bottom Line

Ideal kit for anyone needing a quick and easy way to purify DNA from gels

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