A rapid and simple method for preparing chromosomal DNA from gram-negative bacilli is presented. It is based on the alkaline (NaOH 0.03 M) lysis of cell walls. The resulting emulsion is purified by proteinase K (0.625 mg/g of wet wt), SDS, and the deproteinizing agent (chloroform isoamyl alcohol). The purity, molecular nature, and yield of DNA obtained by the present method are compared with those of DNA extracted by Marmur's procedure and a Marmur's modified procedure. We have developed and standardized this original method to isolate double-stranded DNA, free of proteins and RNA contamination and with a significantly higher yield of DNA than the two other methods. This procedure is particularly useful for strains with low growth and can be applied in every field concerned with DNA analysis.

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