Merck Patent Gmbh

Merck Patent Gesellschaft

Karl Holschuh

Uwe Michelsen

Robertus Hendriks

The invention relates to a method of isolating plasmid DNA from microorganism cultures with the aid of solid-phase bodies. The solid-phase bodies can be silica gels, silicates, or glass-like materials and the solid-phase bodies can have magnetic properties. The solid-phase bodies are used for isolating the microorganisms and for isolating the plasmid DNA.

Method of isolating plasmid DNA

The invention provides a method for isolating and purifying nucleic acids from liquid samples. The method comprises using a solid carrier which is essentially made of oxide inorganic materials containing hydroxyl groups (e.g., silica gel or hydroxylapatite). The nucleic acids are bound to the carrier material in the acidic pH range while they are eluted in the alkaline pH range.

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Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany

Karl Holschuh