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GenomePlex® Single Cell Whole Genome Amplification Kit

Amplify genome of a single cell

Synonym(s):

Single cell whole genome amplification, Whole genome amplification

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NA.55

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technique(s)

whole genome amplification: suitable

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wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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whole genome amplification: suitable

technique(s)

whole genome amplification: suitable

technique(s)

whole genome amplification: suitable

shipped in

wet ice

shipped in

wet ice

shipped in

wet ice

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

−20°C

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

General description

GenomePlex® Single Cell Whole Genome Amplification Kit utilizes a proprietary technology based on random fragmentation of genomic DNA and conversion of the resulting small fragments to PCR-amplifiable library molecules flanked by universal priming sites. WGA is achieved by PCR amplification of the library molecules using universal oligonucleotide primers. This kit is designed to amplify the genome of a single cell. This rapid and straightforward method provides millionfold amplification yielding microgram quantities of genomic DNA from a single cell. Traditional single-cell whole genome amplification methods yield insufficient quantities with significantly biased representation. The kit includes all the reagents necessary for cell lysis and successive whole genome amplification. Single cells can be isolated by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), laser capture microdissection (LCM), dilution, or any other applicable method.

Application

GenomePlex® Single Cell Whole Genome Amplification Kit has been used:

  • to amplify the isolated DNA[1]
  • in whole genome amplification (WGA)[2]
  • to amplify the microdissected DNAs[3]
  • for the amplification of circulating tumor cell genomic DNA from metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer cells[4]
  • for the detection of copy number variations (CNV) by single-cell low-coverage whole-genome sequencing (SLWGS) method[5]
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • qPCR
  • comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) microarray
  • Short tandem repeats (STR) analysis
  • single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis

Features and Benefits

  • Highly yield and accuracy of DNA amplification within four hours
  • Amplification of DNA from any source such as cancer cells, epithelial cells, lymphocytes, fibroblast amniotic cells, polycarbonate fixed cells, and plant cells
  • A complete representation of the entire genome with minimal allele bias
  • WGA DNA polymerase is suitable for use with downstream applications including gel electrophoresis, qPCR, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) microarray, short term repeat (STR) analysis, and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis, TaqMan® assays, and microsatellite analysis

Other Notes

The sequences of the universal primers provided in this kit are considered proprietary.

Legal Information

Use of this product is covered by one or more of the following US patents and corresponding patent claims outside the US: 5,789,224, 5,618,711, 6,127,155 and claims outside the US corresponding to expired US Patent No. 5,079,352. The purchase of this product includes a limited, non-transferable immunity from suit under the foregoing patent claims for using only this amount of product for the purchaser′s own internal research. No right under any other patent claim, no right to perform any patented method, and no right to perform commercial services of any kind, including without limitation reporting the results of purchaser′s activities for a fee or other commercial consideration, is conveyed expressly, by implication, or by estoppel. This product is for research use only. Diagnostic uses under Roche patents require a separate license from Roche. Further information on purchasing licenses may be obtained by contacting the Director of Licensing, Applied Biosystems, 850 Lincoln Centre Drive, Foster City, California 94404, USA.
GenomePlex is a registered trademark of Takara Bio USA, Inc.
TaqMan is a registered trademark of Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Kit Components Also Available Separately

Product No.
Description
SDS

  • L104310x Single Cell Lysis & Fragmentation BufferSDS

  • P4850Proteinase K from Tritirachium album, buffered aqueous glycerol solution, Molecular Biology, ≥800 units/mLSDS

  • W4502Water, Nuclease-Free Water, for Molecular BiologySDS

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Questions

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  1. Is this kit compatible with PFA-fixed samples or should I first reverse crosslinked DNA and then use a broad-spectrum DNA repair enzyme cocktail before doing WGA?

    1 answer
    1. This kit has not been tested in-house with PFA-fixed samples. However, academic literature indicates successful use of this kit with fixed samples.

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  2. Buongiorno, il kit GenomePlex® Single Cell WGA4 per amplificazione di DNA da singola cellula con quali metodiche di preparazione di librerie è compatibile? Vi ringrazio

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    1. The GenomePlex® Single Cell WGA4 Single Cell DNA Amplification Kits can be sequenced using any library preparation kit that includes end repair (Blunting + A tailing + 5' phosphorylation) followed by adapter ligation.

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  3. I want the amplified product to be NGS sequenced. What is the error rate during amplification and the coverge rate of the genome?

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    1. The error rate during amplification has not been determined, but without proofreading, the whole genome amplification polymerase error rate is expected to be similar to native Taq polymerase, typically in the range of approximately 1 × 10^5 to 2 × 10^4. Publications specifically quantifying coverage can be found in early work with WGA4, which reported an overall measured coverage of 78% for aneuploidy screening (doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.789). Later work using WGA4 to measure gene copy number variation (https://doi.org/10.1038/srep11415) showed coverage varied by GC content; in areas with a GC composition of 30-60%, the coverage varied approximately 60-120% (rat genomic DNA has 41.9% GC). Several papers have been published on obtaining optimal results and accurate analysis from the kit, with the most relevant being (https://doi.org/10.1038/nprot.2012.039).

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  4. What A260/A280 ratios are expected for a successful WGA 4 product using the WGA4 kit?

    1 answer
    1. The A260/280 has not been measured for any amplification product; however, given that starting material is infinitesimal quantities and adding very little protein, the expectation is for A260/280 to resemble that of pure DNA, especially after purification using the GenElute PCR Cleanup Kit (Catalog Number NA1020).

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  5. Is there an estimate for the ratio of ssDNA to dsDNA, like roughly 3 times more ssDNA than dsDNA? Also, does the advertised 5-10 ug of DNA for WGA4 correspond to total DNA or just dsDNA?

    1 answer
    1. The ratio of ssDNA to dsDNA has not been determined. However, the 5-10 ug of DNA advertised for WGA4 corresponds to total DNA, not just dsDNA.

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  6. Can Product WGA4, GenomePlex® Single Cell Whole Genome Amplification Kit, be used with purified DNA?

    1 answer
    1. Yes. The kit is designed to amplify the small amount of DNA that is present in a single cell (3-5 pg). It will also work with small amounts of purified DNA; we recommend less than 100 pg.

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  7. Can the amplified Omniplex products resulting from the use of Product WGA4, GenomePlex® Single Cell Whole Genome Amplification Kit, be used for TA cloning?

    1 answer
    1. Yes.  Please ensure that a final extension of 7-30 minutes at 72°C is included after amplification if performing subsequent TA cloning reactions.

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  8. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

    1 answer
    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  9. What kinds of cells can be used as starting materials with Product WGA4, GenomePlex® Single Cell Whole Genome Amplification Kit?

    1 answer
    1. The cell lysis method involves treatment with proteinase K and heat. Most cells will be lysed under these conditions.

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