CAGE-Seq

CAGE-Seq

CAGE measures RNA expression and maps TSS in promoters. In this method, RNA is first reverse-transcribed using random primers. The RNA cap and 3' ends are biotinylated. Nonhybridized, single-stranded RNAs are digested with RNase, leaving 5' complete cDNAs that are captured using streptavidin beads. The cDNA is processed for sequencing.

Pros:
  • Measures RNA expression levels and maps TSS in promoter regions
  • Provides precise mapping of TSS with single-nucleotide resolution
Cons:
  • Only works on total mature RNA1
  • Detection is biased toward TSS of long-lived transcripts