Characterising structural variants in FFPE cancer research samples

Overview

Structural variation is a key mutational process in cancer and can impact whole genes or chromosomes. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) sampling is a widely used, simple method to preserve important cancer research samples, but it cases DNA damage. This end-to-end nanopore sequencing workflow provides a simple method to extract and sequence DNA spanning several kilobases from FFPE samples for accurate structural variant (SV) detection and analysis.

In this workflow, you will:

  • Find out how unrestricted nanopore read lengths enhances SV characterisation in FFPE cancer research samples
  • Discover our best practice sequencing workflow in detail, starting from the recommended extraction method, through to primary analysis
  • Learn about our recommended sequencing kit and devices