Author:
Rio Donald C.,Ares Manuel,Hannon Gregory J.,Nilsen Timothy W.
Abstract
INTRODUCTIONMore than 95% of total RNA is composed of ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs) (28S, 18S, 5.8S, and 5S). Here, we present a method that is effective in removing rRNA before extraction and purification of total RNA. If you choose to prepare cytoplasmic RNA and wish to analyze any RNA other than rRNA, it is desirable to eliminate the rRNAs by taking advantage of the fact that the ribosomal subunits are very large (40S and 60S). Few, if any, other cellular RNAs are present in such large macromolecular complexes. The vast majority of rRNAs can be removed by sedimentation. Of course, steps must be taken to avoid co-sedimentation of desired RNAs. Co-sedimentation can be greatly reduced by first dissociating ribosomes into their respective subunits by EDTA treatment. The subunits are then “cleaned” by treatment with high salt and nonionic detergent. Ribosomal subunits remain intact under these conditions and can be sedimented free of other RNAs. Subsequently, the remaining RNAs (messenger RNAs [mRNAs] and all other RNAs) can be purified and analyzed by a variety of methods.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Subject
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Cited by
6 articles.
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