SIMPLIFIED METHODS FOR ISOLATING NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM CELLULAR MATERIALS

摘要

Methods of isolating nucleic acids from samples of cellular material are disclosed which use solid phase binding materials and which avoid the use of a lysis solution. The use of the solid phase binding materials unexpectedly allow the nucleic acid content of cells to be freed and captured directly and in one step. The new methods represent a significant simplification over existing methods. Preferred solid phase materials for use with the methods and compositions of the invention comprise a quaternary onium nucleic acid binding portion.