Low-cost, rapid and reliable DNA extraction from mammalian organoids using a C. elegans toolbox

Jonas Mars, Gabriella S Darmasaputra, Matilde Galli, Hendrik C Korswagen

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Abstract

High-quality DNA extraction from organoids is an important step in molecular genetics research. Here, we show that a lysis buffer from the field of Caenorhabditis elegans research, called Single Worm Lysis Buffer (SWLB), is a low-cost, yet reliable method for DNA extraction from mammalian organoids. SWLB is superior in terms of price, storage, hands-on time and sustainability compared to current standardized DNA extraction protocols, while equally effective. This work indicates that it is useful to compare methods from different model systems, such as mammalian organoids and invertebrate nematodes, to find useful alternatives for research methodologies.

Original languageEnglish
JournalmicroPublication biology
Volume2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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