Extraction of PCR amplifiable DNA from oil, fat and meat samples of reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) for genetics and forensics applications
摘要
DNA isolation from oil and fat samples has long been a technical challenge, mainly due to hydrophobic substances and some interfering compounds in PCR. We describe an optimized protocol enabling DNA extraction from Python oil and fat. Using a modified lysing and purification technique, we managed to recover approximately 300 bp PCR amplifiable DNA. This approach presents the potential genetic identification of the species from oil and fat-derived from python/reptiles for population genetics and forensic studies.