DNA Gel Extraction with Monarch Buffer

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Company:

New England BioLabs

Product Name:

Monarch® Gel Dissolving Buffer

Catalog Number:

T1021L

I use this buffer to extract DNA fragment from agarose gel. This buffer allows the dissolution of the agarose slice containing the DNA fragment, then I purify the DNA fragment with Monarch DNA Cleanup kit.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Molecular biology

Starting Material

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Tips

I usually have to purify DNA fragments twice to obtain a good A260/A230 ratio.

Results Summary

After enzyme digestion, I separate restriction fragments by gel electrophoresis. With Monarch gel dissolving buffer, I can extract the restriction fragment of interest.

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The Good

Fast

The Bad

Not always a good purity.

The Bottom Line

Easy and fast to use.

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