An isolation method of DNA from Pneumocystis carinii: a quantitative comparison to known parasitic protozoan DNA.
1. A method for isolating DNA from Pneumocystis carinii is described. 2. The DNA content per nucleus is 0.22-0.34 pg. 3. This finding is consistent with other parasitic protozoa DNA content per nuclei.
Gradus
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MS
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73190.
Gilmore
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Lerner
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D000818:Animals; D004247:DNA / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011010:Pneumocystis / Q000235:genetics*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012016:Reference Values
D004247:DNA