Bacterial identification by 16S rRNA gene sequencing

ST 3072

Description

Identification of bacterial strains at genus or species level by 16S rRNA gene sequencing.

Scope

Genus- or species-level identification by PCR, sequencing and database comparison.

Methodology

Cell lysis by high temperature and/or Chelex-100 resin. PCR amplification (primers fD1/rD1 or Y1/Y2). Sequencing and database comparison for taxonomic identification.

Application field

Terrestrial environment

Keywords

Sequencing – 16S rRNA gene – Bacterial identification

Responsible persons (source)

  • Antonio Lagares

Related laboratory

Genomics and Molecular Ecology

Institutional enquiry

vinculacion.ibbm@biol.unlp.edu.ar

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