| System: | Genome Analyzer IIe, HiSeq 2000, HiScanSQ, cBot, Genome Analyzer IIx |
|---|---|
| Technology: | Illumina Sequencing |
| Assay: | mRNA-Seq |
| Applications: | Sequencing-Based Transcriptome Analysis |
| Contents: | Contains reagents for preparing cDNA libraries for sequencing |
The mRNA-Seq 8-Sample Prep Kit is used to build libraries for single-read and paired-end sequencing on the Genome Analyzer. Sample preparation is straightforward, using standard molecular biology techniques and requiring minimal hands-on time.
Starting with 1 μg total RNA, mRNA is isolated using polyA selection. The mRNA is then fragmented and randomly primed for reverse transcription followed by second-strand synthesis to create double-stranded cDNA fragments. Ends are repaired with a combination of fill-in reactions and exonuclease activity to produce blunt ends.
An 'A'- base is added to the blunt ends followed by ligation to Illumina Paired-End Sequencing adapters followed by PCR amplification. These adapters contain unique sequencing primer hybridization sites.
Additional sequences complementary to the oligonucleotides in the flow cell are added to the adapter sequences with tailed PCR primers. This is followed by gel-based size selection and purification to create libraries for cluster generation.
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