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The susceptibility of RNA to degradation by exogenous and endogenous RNase activity following cell lysis has been well documented (1,2). Moreover RNA usually occurs complexed with protein from which it must be released. Precautions to be taken against exogenous RNase include the use of plastic gloves, autoclaving solutions after adding 0.1% (v/v) diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC; except Tris, which reacts), and baking glassware, spatulas, and so forth at 180°C overnight (3).
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Heptinstall, J. (2000). Total RNA Isolation from Bacteria. In: Rapley, R. (eds) The Nucleic Acid Protocols Handbook. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-038-1:47
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