Glossary Term
DNA Isolation
Extraction MethodologyEN
Definition
Any method that extracts and purifies DNA from biological samples, which can include the proper handling of biological samples prior to nucleic acid isolation, the separation of DNA from the rest of the components in the samples, and the storage of the DNA isolates.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C179425. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
DNA ExtractionDNA IsolationDNA PreparationDNA Purification
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — DNA Isolation (C179425)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C179425. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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- Optimization of protoplast based DNA isolation and genome analysis in a gamma-irradiated Aspergillus niger mutant strain. — J Appl Genet, 2026-09-11 (PMID 42726399; literature)
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