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Primer-Free Aptamer Selection Using A Random DNA Library
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2010
SELEX protocols comprise multiple rounds of selection, each of which require regeneration of bound ligands, which in turn require fixed primer sequences flanking the random library regions. These fixed primer sequences can interfere with the selection process (false positives and negatives). Here we present a primer-free protocol.
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3' End Sequencing Library Preparation with A-seq2
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2017
This protocol describes a method for mapping pre-mRNA 3' end processing sites.
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A Universal Protocol for Large-scale gRNA Library Production from any DNA Source
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2017
Methods for generating large-scale gRNA libraries should be simple, efficient and cost-effective. We describe a protocol for the production of gRNA libraries based on enzymatic digestion of target DNA. This method, CORALINA (comprehensive gRNA library generation through controlled nuclease activity) presents an alternative to costly custom oligonucleotide synthesis.
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High-Density DNA and RNA microarrays - Photolithographic Synthesis, Hybridization and Preparation of Large Nucleic Acid Libraries
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2019
In this article, we present and discuss new developments in the synthesis and applications of nucleic acid microarrays fabricated in situ. Specifically, we show how the protocols for DNA synthesis can be extended to RNA and how microarrays can be used to create retrievable nucleic acid libraries.
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Gel-seq: A Method for Simultaneous Sequencing Library Preparation of DNA and RNA Using Hydrogel Matrices
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2018
Gel-seq enables researchers to simultaneously prepare libraries for both DNA- and RNA-seq at negligible added cost starting from 100 - 1000 cells using a simple hydrogel device. This paper presents a detailed approach for the fabrication of the device as well as the biological protocol to generate paired libraries.
FAQs
Fragmentation breaks genomic or other DNA molecules into forms suitable for library construction, while selective amplification enriches particular DNA populations. These choices determine whether the resulting library represents a broad collection of starting molecules or emphasizes a selected subset. Consequently, they influence the genetic material available for downstream sequencing and the types of biological questions the experiment can address.
Adapters add platform-specific priming sites to library molecules, allowing them to participate in sequencing. Sample-identification barcodes distinguish molecules originating from different samples, making it possible to track their identities during high-throughput analysis. Together, these added sequences connect the prepared DNA to the sequencing workflow while preserving information about sample origin.
DNA repair and end modification prepare molecule ends for efficient joining to sequencing adapters. This step links the physical state of the DNA fragments to the later sequencing requirements, rather than treating all starting molecules as immediately compatible with adapter attachment. Proper end processing therefore supports formation of a usable library from the available DNA.
Limited PCR amplification can increase the quantity of library material when the amount produced during earlier steps is insufficient for sequencing. Because the amplification is limited, it serves primarily as a controlled enrichment step within the workflow. The resulting library must still undergo quantity and size assessment to determine whether it is suitable for accurate downstream analysis.
Quality and size assessment examines whether the prepared molecules have characteristics compatible with sequencing, including an appropriate quantity and size profile. These checks provide a decision point before sequencing: a library that does not meet the expected criteria may not represent the starting material accurately. Assessment therefore connects laboratory preparation with reliable interpretation of sequencing results.
The choice depends on the biological material and the question being investigated. Whole-genome libraries support broad analysis of genetic material, whereas targeted libraries focus sequencing on selected regions. Transcriptome-derived libraries help examine DNA converted from transcript-related material, and metagenomic libraries support characterization of mixed microbial communities. These formats extend library preparation across diverse biological studies.
Prepared libraries provide the input for high-throughput sequencing analyses that can identify genetic variants, characterize microbial communities, and examine genome organization. Their applications range from studying an organism's genome to analyzing complex mixtures of microorganisms. The library format and preparation choices determine which types of sequence information become available for biological interpretation.