基本原理:Fundamental to NGS library construction is the preparation of the nucleic acid target, RNA or DNA, into a form that is compatible with the sequencing system to be used (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Basic workflow for NGS library preparation. RNA or DNA is extracted from sample tissue/cells and fragmented. RNA is converted to cDNA by reverse transcription. DNA Fragments are converted into the library by ligation to sequencing adapters containing specific sequences designed to interact with the NGS platform, either the surface of the flow-cell (Illumina) or beads (Ion Torrent). The next step involves clonal amplification of the library, by either cluster generation for Illumina or microemulsion PCR for Ion Torrent. The final step generates the actual sequence via the chemistries for each technology. One difference between the two technologies is that Illumina allows sequencing from both ends of the library insert (i.e., paired end sequencing). Cell photograph courtesy of Annie Cavanagh, Wellcome Images.