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ArticleBio-protocol2025

Optimized Protocol for DNA Extraction in Three

Angie F Riascos-España, Brayan Toro A Cuastumal, María Castro I Zambrano, Juan Zambrano C Arteaga, Pedro A Velasquez-Vasconez

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Article in Bio-protocol, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Angie F Riascos-EspañaFaculty of Exact and Natural Sciences/Biology Program, BIOGEN research group, University of Nariño, Pasto, Colombia.
Brayan Toro A CuastumalFaculty of Exact and Natural Sciences/Chemistry program, BIOGEN research group, University of Nariño, Pasto, Colombia.
María Castro I ZambranoDepartment of Production and Plant Protection, BIOGEN research group, University of Nariño, Pasto, Colombia.
Juan Zambrano C ArteagaFaculty of Exact and Natural Sciences/Chemistry program, BIOGEN research group, University of Nariño, Pasto, Colombia.
Pedro A Velasquez-VasconezDepartment of Production and Plant Protection, BIOGEN research group, University of Nariño, Pasto, Colombia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

DNA extraction is a crucial step in molecular biology research, particularly for genetic and genomic analyses. These studies require a high concentration of high-quality DNA, which is often a challenge for underexplored species or when the available plant material consists of aged tissue. To address these challenges, the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)-based DNA extraction method has been optimized to improve efficiency and yield. The process begins with an overnight incubation of plant tissue macerated with liquid nitrogen in a solution containing a high concentration of CTAB (4%). Subsequently, the mixture undergoes two washes with chloroform: isoamyl alcohol. The nucleic acids are then precipitated using isopropanol, followed by a wash with 70% ethanol to ensure purity. Finally, the purified DNA is resuspended in ultrapure water. This optimized procedure produces high-quality DNA suitable for various downstream applications, including PCR and sequencing, even from older leaves of the three

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DNA isolationGenomic applicationsGenotypingPlant biotechnologySequencingTheobroma

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PMID40364979
PMCPMC12067297

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