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Why we don’t use large amount of sample to extract DNA by chelex method? - (Dec/16/2007 )

Why we don’t use large amount of sample to extract DNA by chelex method?

-hani-

QUOTE (hani @ Dec 16 2007, 09:06 PM)
Why we don’t use large amount of sample to extract DNA by chelex method?

Sample of what? What's the DNA extract for? You need to be a bit more specific if you want a sensible reply!

-MTO-

Clogs the chelex, too much protein inhibits the chelex binding the DNA and gives dirty/digested DNA

-bob1-