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3′ End-Seq

Reveal 3′ UTR Landscape and Poly-A Site usage genome-wide

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The 3′ End-Seq Service

Turnaround Time
Service: 4 – 6 Weeks (Project Dependent)

Starting Material
10 µg Total RNA; RIN ≥ 3; Non-Crosslinked
Minimum Batch: 8 Samples

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Bioinformatics

Our Comprehensive Data Analysis Package

Eclipsebio’s standard analysis uses human (hg38), mouse (mm10), rat (rn6), or c. elegans (ce11). Contact us for alternate species including viral genomes.

RAW SEQUENCING DATA | FASTQ

Reads directly off sequencer and demultiplexed per sample for data back-up and publication

GENOME ALIGNMENTS | BAM

Reads filtered of repetitive elements, aligned, and PCR deduplicated for additional downstream analysis

COVERAGE TRACKS | BIGWIG

Normalized read end coverage on positive and negative strands for visualization in a genome viewer such as IGV

SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE 3′ END CALLS | BED

Genomic single nucleotide positions scored as putative 3’ transcript ends for 3’UTR exploration

3′ End-Seq SUMMARY REPORT | HTML

Report with interactive tables and plots for publication ready graphics. Includes QC metrics and 3’ end enrichment

3′ End-Seq Kit

A genome-wide detection of known and novel poly-A sites. Poly-A sites are detected with single nucleotide resolution.

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3′ End-Seq Kit enables the user to detect 3’ transcript ends genome-wide with single nucleotide resolution in just 3 days.

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The data analysis package (optional) takes the stress and time of computational work off the users’ hands. The End-Seq pipeline will map all active poly-A-sites (PAS) with high-confidence. This data is invaluable to understand differential gene expression and potentially detect biomarkers in diseased samples.

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Up to 8 samples per end

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Full Description

Highlights

Define 3′ UTR Landscapes
A genome-wide detection of known and novel Poly-A sites.

Single Nucleotide Resolution
Poly-A sites are detected with single nucleotide resolution.

High Confidence Poly-A Sites
3′ End-Seq data analysis enriches the data sets for high confidence poly-A sites by not calling sites that map to a genomic A-rich region

Poly-A sites (PAS) and the 3′ UTR are involved in mRNA regulation and stability. Both PAS and 3′ UTRs have been implicated in disease and can function as disease biomarkers and drug targets. 3′ End-Seq is a technology for defining 3′ ends of transcripts by sequencing from the PAS. 3′ End-Seq can identify high confidence, known and novel PAS at single nucleotide resolution.

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FAQs

End-Seq experiment:

What are the sample requirements for an End-Seq experiment?
Our recommendation is 3ug of total RNA with a RIN score of 7 or higher.

Do you usually recommend biological replicates, and if so, how many?
We recommend running at least duplicates for publication purposes, however triplicates always produce more reliable data.

What if I want to run both 5’ and 3’ End-Seq on my samples?
You will need 3ug of total RNA per end per sample. Protocols can be performed in parallel so the protocol time is still 3 days.

What is included with an End-Seq service?
End-Seq service includes library preparation from total RNA, sequencing and basic data analysis.

What is the turn-around time for End-Seq service?
From the day we receive the sample we estimate 4-6 weeks for delivery of analyzed data.

What is included with an End-Seq kit?
End-Seq kits include most reagents for library preparation, a list of necessary reagents that are not included can be found in the End-Seq protocol.

Sequencing:

What are the sequencing parameters?
Libraries generated using the End-Seq method are typically sequenced using standard SE50 or SE75 conditions on the Illumina HiSeq, NovaSeq, or NextSeq platforms. End-Seq libraries are compatible with paired-end sequencing if desired by the user, however due to the small size of typical End-Seq RNA fragments (~200bp), most fragments are fully sequenced in standard single-end formats.

What is the recommended sequencing depth per sample?
Eclipsebio’s target is 15-20 million reads per End-Seq dataset.

What is the resolution at which sites are detected?
We are able to achieve single nucleotide resolution for both transcription start sites and polyA sites.

Can you detect transcription start sites of non-polyadenylated RNAs?
Yes, we are able to detect transcription start sites of non-polyadenylated RNAs by performing rRNA depletion in place of polyA selection during End-Seq service.

Can End-Seq detect novel sites?
Yes, End-Seq can detect novel and annotated transcription start sites and polyA sites.

Is differential gene expression analysis included in the basic data analysis?
No, for the End-Seq technology this would be considered advanced analysis and charged on an hourly basis.

What is included with End-Seq basic data analysis?
Basic data analysis includes adapter trimming, removal of UMIs, sequence alignments to the genome (with reads aligned to repetitive elements and PCR duplicates removed),

Does End-Seq kit include sequencing?
No, the kit does not include sequencing. If you purchase the data analysis package you would send the raw reads to Eclipsebio for analysis.

What genomes are available for analysis?
We have the following genomes available for analysis: human (hg38), mouse (mm10), rat (rn6), c. elegans (ce11). Custom species may incur an additional setup fee, including the addition of a viral genome to one of our available species. Contact us at techsupport@eclipsebio.com for more information.

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