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ArticleRNA biology2024

An optimized workflow of full-length transcriptome sequencing for accurate fusion transcript identification.

Liang Zong, Yabing Zhu, Yuan Jiang, Ying Xia, Qun Liu, Jing Wang, Song Gao, Bei Luo, Yongxian Yuan, Jingjiao Zhou and 1 more

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Article in RNA biology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Liang ZongDepartment of Biology and Genetics, College of Life Sciences and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Yabing ZhuBGI Tech Solutions Co. Ltd., BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
Yuan JiangWuhan BGI Technology Service Co. Ltd., BGI-Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
Ying XiaWuhan BGI Technology Service Co. Ltd., BGI-Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
Qun LiuWuhan BGI Technology Service Co. Ltd., BGI-Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
Jing WangWuhan BGI Technology Service Co. Ltd., BGI-Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
Song GaoWuhan BGI Technology Service Co. Ltd., BGI-Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
Bei LuoWuhan BGI Technology Service Co. Ltd., BGI-Wuhan, Wuhan, China.
Yongxian YuanBGI Tech Solutions Co. Ltd., BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
Jingjiao ZhouDepartment of Biology and Genetics, College of Life Sciences and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Sanjie JiangBGI Tech Solutions Co. Ltd., BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized cancer genomics by enabling high-throughput mutation screening yet detecting fusion genes reliably remains challenging. Long-read sequencing offers potential for accurate fusion transcript identification, though challenges persist. In this study, we present an optimized workflow using nanopore sequencing technology to precisely identify fusion transcripts. Our approach encompasses a tailored library preparation protocol, data processing, and fusion gene analysis pipeline. We evaluated the performance using Universal Human Reference RNA and human adenocarcinoma cell lines. Our optimized nanopore sequencing workflow generated high-quality full-length transcriptome data characterized by an extended length distribution and comprehensive transcript coverage. Validation experiments confirmed novel fusion events with potential clinical relevance. Our protocol aims to mitigate biases and enhance accuracy, facilitating increased adoption in clinical diagnostics. Continued advancements in long-read sequencing promise deeper insights into fusion gene biology and improved cancer diagnostics.

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High-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingTranscriptomeWorkflowCell Line, TumorGene Expression ProfilingGene FusionHumansNanopore SequencingOncogene Proteins, FusionSequence Analysis, RNAOncogene Proteins, Fusiondata integrationFull-length transcriptomegene fusionlibrary preparation optimizationlong-read sequencing

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PMID39540613
PMCPMC11572239

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