New Channels on Bitesize Bio

To help you find information on exactly what you need we're implementing channels, a new way to browse content

Each channel is focused on a specific technique or area and authored/presented by hand-picked authors who are experts in their field. Make sure you don't miss a thing by checking the box below for each channel that interests you.

In return we'll send you one email per month that brings you the latest from your chosen channel(s), along with free members-only content.

Check out our upcoming new channels; Flow Cytometry and Cell Culture, we'll be launching them very soon!

I would like to receive the newsletters for the following channels

Cell Culture
Flow Cytomery
Microscopy & Imaging
Next Generation Sequencing
Writing, Publishing and Presenting
Cloning & Expression


My email address is:

Plasmid DNA extraction

asked by by on

Dear colleagues, I am trying to extract plasmid DNA from salmonella enterica isolates using alkaline lysis method, but I have a big problem with the resuspension of plasmid precipitate after, isopropanol precipitation, as the precipitate is very difficult to be dissolved with TE buffer without pipetting or vigrous shaking that lead to plasmid damage.
I am very appreciate if there is anyone can help

Have an answer?

One answer

  1. from on

    Dissolve in TE buffer at 37 degrees with shaking overnight in an incubator.

    Also, ensure that you have allowed time for the isopropanol to dry off before adding TE. Sometimes washing the precipitate in Ethanol after the isopropanol step can exchange the Isopropanol for more volatile Ethanol which will dry off quicker.

    If you are using PEG fractionation later on then a little DNA shearing from a poke with a pippette should be easy enough to remove further downstream.

Subscribe to Channels

To receive information about any of our new channels click on the button below.
subscribe to the channel newsletter »

Write for us

Have a short tip, a written
article or a video you'd like
to see published?
write for us »