Optimization of an improved, time-saving, and scalable, protocol for the extraction of DNA from diverse viromes
Shamash, M.; Kapoor, S.; Maurice, C. F.
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IntroductionThe virome, composed of viruses inhabiting diverse ecosystems, significantly influences microbial community dynamics and host health. The phenol-chloroform DNA extraction protocol for viromes, though effective, is time-intensive and requires the use of multiple toxic chemicals. MethodsThis study introduces a streamlined, scalable protocol for DNA extraction using a commercially-available kit as an alternative, assessing its performance against the phenol-chloroform method across human fecal, mouse fecal, and soil samples. ResultsNo significant differences in virome diversity or community composition were seen between methods. Most viral operational taxonomic units (vOTUs) were common to both methods, with only a small percentage unique to either approach. Alpha- and beta-diversity analyses showed no significant impact of the extraction method on virome composition, confirming the kits efficacy and versatility. ConclusionsWhile the kit approach offers benefits like reduced toxicity and increased throughput, it has limitations such as higher costs and potential issues reliably capturing low-abundance taxa. This protocol provides a viable option for large-scale virome studies, although the phenol-chloroform approach may still be preferable for specific sample types.
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