CPC C12N 15/1006 (2013.01) | 19 Claims |
1. A method for extracting nucleic acids from a sample comprising proteins and/or polysaccharides, said method comprising:
a step of treating the sample with:
a reagent for masking the amine functional groups of the proteins and/or polysaccharides of the sample, which is selected from acylating agents in concentrations between 0.1 and 1.8 M, and/or
a reagent for masking the carboxylic acid functional groups of the proteins and/or polysaccharides of the sample, which is selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, and thiols, in combination with a coupling agent; and
a step of capturing nucleic acids by placing the treated sample in contact with a suitable solid support,
wherein the nucleic acids are not modified by the masking reagent.
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