초록

A novel method is provided for purifying DNA and RNA from a variety of sources, including cells, cell lysates, viruses, tissues, blood and other body fluids employing a cationic detergent to complex with the nucleic acids.

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A process for the purification of DNA and RNA from a biological mixture consisting essentially of applying directly to said mixture without prior purification or extraction of the nucleic acids a selected quaternary amine cationic detergent capable of simultaneously solubilizing contaminants in said

A process for the purification of DNA and RNA from a biological mixture consisting essentially of applying directly to said mixture without prior purification or extraction of the nucleic acids a selected quaternary amine cationic detergent capable of simultaneously solubilizing contaminants in said mixture and forming a hydrophobic complex with said DNA or RNA in said mixture. A process for the purification of DNA and RNA from a biological mixture containing virus consisting essentially of applying directly to said mixture without prior purification or extraction of the nucleic acids of selected quaternary amine cationic detergent capable of simultaneously solubilizing contaminants in said mixture and forming a hydrophobic complex with said DNA or RNA in said mixture.