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Review
. 2018:1706:223-232.
doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7471-9_12.

MiSeq: A Next Generation Sequencing Platform for Genomic Analysis

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MiSeq: A Next Generation Sequencing Platform for Genomic Analysis

Rupesh Kanchi Ravi et al. Methods Mol Biol. 2018.

Abstract

MiSeq, Illumina's integrated next generation sequencing instrument, uses reversible-terminator sequencing-by-synthesis technology to provide end-to-end sequencing solutions. The MiSeq instrument is one of the smallest benchtop sequencers that can perform onboard cluster generation, amplification, genomic DNA sequencing, and data analysis, including base calling, alignment and variant calling, in a single run. It performs both single- and paired-end runs with adjustable read lengths from 1 × 36 base pairs to 2 × 300 base pairs. A single run can produce output data of up to 15 Gb in as little as 4 h of runtime and can output up to 25 M single reads and 50 M paired-end reads. Thus, MiSeq provides an ideal platform for rapid turnaround time. MiSeq is also a cost-effective tool for various analyses focused on targeted gene sequencing (amplicon sequencing and target enrichment), metagenomics, and gene expression studies. For these reasons, MiSeq has become one of the most widely used next generation sequencing platforms. Here, we provide a protocol to prepare libraries for sequencing using the MiSeq instrument and basic guidelines for analysis of output data from the MiSeq sequencing run.

Keywords: Cluster generation; Data analysis; Illumina; Next generation sequencing; Sequencing-by-synthesis.

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