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Published on: November 14, 2018
Extraction of PCR-ready DNA from Staphylococcus aureus bacteriophages using carboxyl functionalized magnetic
Jana Kahánková1, Alena Spanová, Roman Pantůcek
1Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, Institute of Experimental Biology, Tvrdého 14, CZ-602 00 Brno, Czech Republic.
Abstract:
Magnetic microspheres P(HEMA-co-EDMA) were used for PCR-ready phage DNA isolation from lysogenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus, including two new clinical isolates. The conditions of phage particle lysis were optimized. The quality of eluted phage DNA was evaluated by PCR. It was demonstrated that PCR-ready phage DNA can be isolated from small volumes of phage lysates (150 microl) by magnetic microspheres. The reported method is very expeditious without using toxic compounds such as phenol or chloroform. It can be used for phage identification and phage gene detection.
Insights
This study introduces a rapid method for isolating PCR-ready phage DNA from Staphylococcus aureus using magnetic microspheres. This technique avoids toxic chemicals and is suitable for phage identification and gene detection.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Lysogenic Staphylococcus aureus strains harbor phages, necessitating efficient DNA isolation methods.
- Current phage DNA isolation techniques can be time-consuming and involve toxic reagents.
- Accurate phage DNA isolation is crucial for diagnostics and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and optimize a rapid, non-toxic method for isolating PCR-ready phage DNA from Staphylococcus aureus.
- To evaluate the efficiency and quality of phage DNA isolated using magnetic microspheres.
- To demonstrate the applicability of the method for phage identification and gene detection.
Main Methods:
- Utilized magnetic microspheres composed of poly(HEMA-co-EDMA) for phage DNA isolation.
- Optimized conditions for phage particle lysis.
- Evaluated the quality of eluted phage DNA using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Main Results:
- Successfully isolated PCR-ready phage DNA from small volumes (150 microliters) of phage lysates.
- The magnetic microsphere method proved to be expeditious.
- The isolation process avoided the use of toxic compounds like phenol or chloroform.
Conclusions:
- Magnetic microspheres offer an efficient and rapid approach for isolating phage DNA from Staphylococcus aureus.
- This method is suitable for routine phage identification and gene detection.
- The technique presents a safer alternative to traditional DNA isolation methods.
