Tandem Repeats

Long read sequencing allows to sequence very repetitive genomic regions such as tandem repeats. In some cases, tandem repeats can expand and lead to some disorders such as neurodegenerative disorders. This method can detect with more efficiency the repeat expansion, by different approaches: enriching the region of interest (CRISPR or in silico enrichment) or with whole genome sequencing.

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Advantages

  • Short reads sequencing is not able to expand the repetitive genomic regions, because of its complexity.
  • The alternative method used in these cases is PCR, but it is also difficult because the polymerase may contract the expansion. So, long-read offers a powerfull approach for the correct detection and characterization of tandem repeat expansions.
  • We have developed a specific pipeline that can define more complex tandem repeats expanded in a region of interest.

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What can you get

  • Detect the length of the tandem repeat expansion
  • Define the exact sequence expanded

Process of service


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Sample preparation

Long read sequencing allows to sequence very repetitive genomic regions such as tandem repeats. In some cases, tandem repeats can expand and lead to some disorders such as neurodegenerative disorders. This method can detect with more efficiency the repeat expansion, by different approaches: enriching the region of interest (CRISPR or in silico enrichment) or with whole genome sequencing.

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Send your samples

When they arrive, our laboratory will take care of the rest.

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Ready!

Download the results and analyze them

Process of service

01

Sample preparation

Long read sequencing allows to sequence very repetitive genomic regions such as tandem repeats. In some cases, tandem repeats can expand and lead to some disorders such as neurodegenerative disorders. This method can detect with more efficiency the repeat expansion, by different approaches: enriching the region of interest (CRISPR or in silico enrichment) or with whole genome sequencing.

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Fill the form

You can find the form on our website

03

Send your samples

When they arrive, our laboratory will take care of the rest.

04

Ready!

Download the results and analyze them

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