Isolating RNA from whole blood--the dawn of RNA-based diagnosis?

Macfarlane, D E; Dahle, C E · Nature · 1993

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A novel cationic surfactant solution is used to lyse blood cells and precipitate RNA and DNA. The RNA is recovered by extracting the pellet with a small volume of guanidinium isothiocyanate or formamide.

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