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A Simple Chelex Protocol for DNA Extraction from Anopheles spp.
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January 09, 2013
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A rapid and affordable way to extract quality malaria parasite and vector DNA from mosquito specimens is described. Capitalizing on chelating properties of Chelex resin, the simple method enables genotyping of malaria parasites in mosquito mid-gut and salivary gland phases, as well as molecular identification of the Anopheles sibling species by PCR.
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Musapa, M., Kumwenda, T., Mkulama, M., Chishimba, S., Norris, D. E., Thuma, P. E., Mharakurwa, S. A Simple Chelex Protocol for DNA Extraction from Anopheles spp.. J. Vis. Exp. (71), e3281, doi:10.3791/3281 (2013).
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