Mapped read technology

A novel method that enhances short-read genome sequencing with long-distance information for exceptional genome mapping and insights

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What are mapped reads?

Illumina SBS(sequencing by synthesis)는 지난 20년 동안 유전체 매핑 방법의 상당한 발전을 이끌며, 연구자들이 대부분의 인간 유전체에 대해 매우 정확한 커버리지를 달성할 수 있도록 지원해 왔습니다.1 그러나 일부 유전체 영역에서는 참조 유전체에 짧은 리드를 매핑하는 일이 여전히 어렵습니다. 이러한 문제는 주로 반복적이거나 복잡성이 낮은 영역, 유전체의 다른 부분과 높은 상동성을 갖는 영역, 또는 큰 구조적 변이에서 발생합니다.

매핑된 리드 기술은 온 플로우 셀 라이브러리 준비와, 인접한 나노웰의 클러스터에서 얻은 근접성 정보를 통합하는 새로운 인포매틱스를 활용하여 장거리 유전체 인사이트를 제공합니다. 이 고유한 워크플로우는 원래의 긴 DNA 템플릿과 그로부터 생성된 짧은 시퀀싱 리드 간의 연결을 유지함으로써 복잡성이 낮은 영역에서의 매핑을 개선하고, 유전적 변이의 초장거리 페이징 및 구조적 변이의 향상된 검출을 가능하게 합니다.

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Advantages of mapped read technology

Mapped read technology uses a unique workflow that provides comprehensive genome analysis.

On-flow cell library prep creates a highly streamlined workflow for genome sequencing

SBS chemistry provides proven accuracy and scalability

Cluster proximity analysis unlocks exceptional long-distance information

Enhanced mapping resolves challenging variants and genomic regions

Novel method improves detection of large structural rearrangements

How does Illumina mapped read technology work?

In mapped read technology, DNA templates are extracted from samples using standard or high molecular weight methods and introduced directly to the flow cell surface, where they are captured, transformed into clusters through a process called tagmentation and sequenced. By introducing long DNA templates directly to the flow cell, proximal nanowells produce a constellation-like pattern that allows clusters to be mapped back to the original template using novel algorithms in DRAGEN secondary analysis. This significantly improves mapping reads to a reference genome and allows researchers to unlock long-range genomic insights with the accuracy and scalability of short-read SBS sequencing.

Figure 1a: Top view of constellation pattern

Figure 1b: Side view of constellation pattern

Figure 1b: Side view of constellation pattern

Figure 1: DNA attaches to the flow cell in a constellation pattern. The top view illustrates a small percentage of the tile showing DNA strands across the flow cell. The side view illustrates the template DNA undergoing tagmentation on the flow cell.

Perspectives on mapped read technology

Dr Stephen F. Kingsmore, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, shares his perspective on mapped read technology and its potential impact on rapid whole-genome sequencing for rare genetic disease.

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FAQ

Illumina mapped read technology is currently being developed for the NovaSeq X Series and compatibility has been demonstrated with benchtop sequencing systems. Analysis will use a novel DRAGEN secondary analysis pipeline and be compatible with the Illumina whole-genome tertiary analysis solution.

No, the experimental workflow does not require modifications to the sequencing system. The method only requires a novel sequencing recipe, making it readily accessible to researchers.

Long-read sequencing enables sequencing of intact long DNA molecules. The mapped read technology workflow introduces long template DNA directly to a patterned flow cell; proximal nanowells have a high probability of containing DNA from the same template. Reads can be informatically mapped with high confidence for applications that include detection of large structural variations, mapping low-complexity regions, and ultra-long phasing of variants.

Read mapping describes the process of determining the genomic location from which a sequence read originates. Alignment involves identifying similarities between two or more sequences. For example, a single read can align to more than one place in the genome but will only accurately map to one. Mapped read technology supports both mapping reads to a reference genome and alignment analysis.

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Additional resources

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Performing analysis with mapped read technology

Louise Fraser, PhD, Associate Director in Assay Research and Development at Illumina, describes how mapped read technology, formerly constellation mapped reads, works and the types of analysis that can be performed.

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Dr Steve Barnard introduces mapped read technology

Steve Barnard, PhD, CTO of Illumina, introduces constellation-mapped read technology for human genome sequencing, joined by Niall Lennon, PhD, Chair and CSO of Broad Clinical Labs, sharing preliminary data and insights.

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References

  1. Behera S, Catreux S, Rossi M, et al. Comprehensive genome analysis and variant detection at scale using DRAGEN. Nat Biotechnol. Published online October 25, 2024:1-15. doi:10.1038/s41587-024-02382-1