We describe for the first time a method of long read sequencing wherein we utilized approach of long range targeted amplification of FXN-GAA repeats and sequencing on oxford MinION platform. We were able to achieve the successful amplification of GAA repeats ranging from 180-1200 at 250x coverage. The total throughput achievable for 96 samples can be less than 24 hours on one flow cell as per our protocol and is scale-able and deploy-able at clinical day to sequencing.
Monday, February 28, 2022
Accurate and simple FXN-GAA repeats (Friedreich ataxia loci) estimation by long read targeted sequencing.
Pooja Sharma, Bharathram Uppilli, Istaq Ahmad, Shweta Sahni, Mohammed Faruq; bioRxiv 2022.02.24.481841; doi:10.1101/2022.02.24.481841
