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C Vignoli1, X de Lamballerie, C Zandotti, C Tamalet, P de Micco.
Abstract
We describe a new protocol for extraction of DNA suitable for HIV1 gene amplification from clinical samples using "Chelex-100" chelating resin. Comparison was made with the classic proteinase K extraction method; 154 specimens were extracted with both methods and subjected to PCR (polymerase chain reaction). The Chelex-100 procedure optimized the yield of DNA recovery and minimized contamination due to sample manipulation. It decreased false negative results due to PCR inhibitors. A DNA sample suitable for use in PCR was obtained in 30 minutes. Chelex-100 treatment is a simple, rapid and low-cost method for DNA extraction in clinical laboratories.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7638440 DOI: 10.1016/0923-2516(96)81085-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Res Virol ISSN: 0923-2516