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MACHEREY-NAGEL – 01/2008/ Rev. 04
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Midi
Maxi
7
Neutralization
(Buffer NEU)
Add
Neutralization Buffer NEU
to the suspension and immediately mix the lysate
gently by
inverting
the tube
10-15 times
.
Do not vortex.
The flask or tube used for this step should not be filled more than two thirds to
allow homogeneous mixing. Make sure to neutralize completely to precipitate all
the protein and chromosomal DNA. The lysate should turn from a slimy, viscous
consistency to a low viscosity, homogeneous suspension of an off-white floccu-
late.
Immediately proceed with step 8 of the high-copy plasmid purification protocol,
section 7.1.
An incubation of the lysate is not necessary
.
Note: Increase NEU buffer volume proportionally if more than the recommended cell
mass is used (see section 4.6 for information on optimal cell lysis).
16 ml
24 ml