This protocol will purify plasmids from bacteria, though identification of plasmids will need to be confirmed by PCR.
Reagents
HEPES (N-[2-hydroxyethyl] piperazine N'[2-ethane-sulfonic acid])
Sorbitol
Percoll
PEG 6000
Ficoll
Bovine serum albumin (BSA)
Isoascorbic acid
Sodium pyrophosphate
Glutathione
MgCl2.6H2O
MnCl2
Sodium-EDTA
Equipment
High-speed centrifuge and rotor
Spectrophotometer for chlorophyll measurements
Orbital shaker, light suitable for algal cell growth, and timer to control light settings
27-gauge * 0.5 inch stainless stell syringe needles
B-D Multifit 10mL glass Leuer-lock syringe
15mL Corex centrifuge tubes
Hemocytometer (cell counter)
Fine (artist style) paint brush
Protocol