Protocols for fast DNA extraction and protein extraction from microalgae?

Alejandro Gomez Mejia @Alejandro_Gomez_Mejia

07 July 2013 1 9K Report

I need to extract DNA and proteins from different microalgae strains but I don't wanna use TCA as it's hazardous for the environment. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Dianne M Cohn

Fisher Per Plant kit works well for proteins.

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