Table 1. Characteristics of the four DNA extraction kits.
| DNA extraction kit | Abbreviation | Cell lysis | DNA purification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial DNA kit (D3350) | Ba | E1, E2, M | Silica column |
| Mollusc DNA kit (D3373) | Mo | E2, C | Silica column |
| Stool DNA kit (D4015) | St | E2, T, M | Silica column |
| Adsorbing inhibitors with HTR reagent | |||
| Tissue DNA kit (D3996) | Ti | E3 | Silica column |
Note:
M, mechanical (bead beating); T, temperature (thermal shock); E, enzymatic (E1: lysozyme, E2: proteinase K, E3: OB protease); C, chemical (chloroform: isoamyl alcohol).