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1 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting DNA Sequencing Data Instrument Artifacts Failed Injection High Background Color Balance Biased Reptation Electrophoresis Artifacts Weak Signal Overloading Current Fluctuations Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts Dye Blobs without Sequence Data Dye Blobs in the Sequence Data Cliff Effect Amplification Artifacts Split peaks or A Tailing PCR Product Sequencing Contaminating Primer Dye Primer Sequencing Artifacts Primer Peak without Sequencing Data Sequencing Data is Missing a Base Compressions Amplification Artifacts 1

2 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting DNA Sequencing Data Prior to diagnosing problems with sequencing reaction chemistry, it is necessary to verify that the MegaBACE instrument is in optimal working condition. This can be accomplished by injecting a plate of MegaBACE M13 DNA sequencing standards (US79678) and performing electrophoresis according to the accompanying protocol. If the overall average read-length (98.5% accuracy) of this standard plate is < 500 bases per sample, it may indicate that the instrument is in need of some routine maintenance, such as capillary cleaning and focusing. For further details, call the Amersham Biosciences Field Support office at: North America: Europe: Japan: Rest of World: 2

3 Instrument Artifacts: Failed Injection of Sample Failure to observe any signal above background in all four channels is known as a failed injection. This problem can result from several factors related to either the sequencing chemistry or the instrument. Dye primer and dye terminator sequencing data exhibit the same characteristics when samples fail to inject. Background is usually normal, and neither dye blobs of unincorporated terminator nor primer peak are observed, indicating that no fluorescent labelled material was injected into the capillaries (Fig 5.1). This may be observed in one or more capillaries (Table 5.1), in an entire array (Table 5.2), or in an entire plate (Table 5.3). Several possible reasons for this observation are discussed in the following pages. For instrument problems, consult the MegaBACE Users Manual and call the Amersham Biosciences Field Support office at for further details. Figure 5.1. Failed injection. Failed injection is characterized by no signal above background. The same profile is observed for primers and terminators. In dye primer reactions, background is normal (see below), and no primer peak is observed. Similarly, in dye terminator data, there is no evidence of dye blobs (data not shown). [A] [C] [T] [G] 3

4 Failed Injection: Individual Capillaries Occasionally, some capillaries fail to inject sample (Table 5.1). Such failures occur when either the capillary or the electrode fails to make contact with the sample during injection, or when the capillary becomes blocked. Potential causes of this problem include the following: The capillary was broken or too short. Frequently, capillaries that fail to inject sample show no current during electrophoresis. Occasionally, if a capillary is broken, it will fail to make contact with the sample during injection, but it will still make contact with the running buffer. In this case, the capillary still registers current. Suggestion: Verify capillary and instrument performance with a run of M13 standards. All capillaries should show signal and register current. Table 5.1. Failed injection into individual capillaries. MegaBACE M13 sequencing standards were prepared according to protocol and injected at 2 kv for 75 s. Electrophoresis was conducted at 9 kv for 100 min. Read-length was determined using the Readcheck utility to calculate the accuracy of basecalliing to 98.5%. Array 6 Array 5 Array 4 Array 3 Array 2 Array A B C D E F G H % Accuracy > 300 bases 98.5% Accuracy < 300 bases Failed capillary (read-length = 0) 4

5 The electrode was bent or broken. Capillaries associated with bent electrodes do not inject sample and have no current during electrophoresis. Absence of current can be verified by checking the current monitor during electrophoresis. Suggestion: Lower the cathode stage, and with a flashlight, inspect the electrodes. If the electrodes are bent, call for service. There was no sample solution at the bottom of the tube due to the presence of a bubble that separated the sample from the end of the capillary. During the process of handling the plate or pipetting loading solution, a bubble or air pocket can be introduced which separates the sample from the end of the capillary. Suggestion: Bubbles or air pockets can be removed by briefly centrifuging the samples and the buffer plate immediately prior to placing in the instrument. No dissolved sample was present. Occasionally, due to operator error in pipetting, samples are not dissolved in loading solution. Suggestion: Verify that loading solution was delivered to all samples. The end of the capillary was blocked. Capillaries can become blocked if the cathode stage tray is allowed to dry out. When this occurs, LPA crystallizes on the end of the capillary and acts as a plug. Blocked capillaries frequently exhibit lowered current profiles during electrophoresis. Suggestion: Place a water tray on the cathode stage and allow the capillary ends to soak for h. If the problem is chronic and present in several capillaries, consider replacing arrays as necessary. 5

6 Failed Injection: Arrays Occasionally, an entire array fails to inject sample (Table 5.2). This can be due to the following: The array was not filled with matrix. Failed injection occurs when capillaries fail to make contact with the LPA matrix due to broken ends (anode side). It may also occur if less than the required amount of LPA is used as when attempting to perform more than one injection of matrix from a vial of LPA. Suggestions: Examine the anode end of the capillary for breakage. If breakage is noted, replace the array. Examine the tube of LPA for proper fill-volume. Note: Matrix tubes are filled with sufficient LPA for one injection. Table 5.2. Failed injection into an array. MegaBACE M13 sequencing standards were prepared according to protocol and injected at 2 kv for 75 s. Electrophoresis was conducted at 9 kv for 100 min. Read-length was determined using the Readcheck utility to calculate the accuracy of basecalling to 98.5%. Array 6 Array 5 Array 4 Array 3 Array 2 Array A B C D E F G H % Accuracy > 300 bases 98.5% Accuracy < 300 bases Failed capillary (-length = 0) 6

7 Electrodes on the anode side were bent. If the electrode on the anode side does not make contact with the matrix, then electrophoresis will not be possible in that array. Suggestion: Examine the anode electrode to determine if it is bent or otherwise unable to make contact with the matrix. If this problem is detected, call for service. There was a problem with the CMON board. Suggestion: Call for service. 7

8 Failed Injection: Entire Plate Occasionally, an entire plate fails to inject sample (Table 5.3). Possible causes include the following: Due to operator error, the buffer plate rather than the sample plate was used for injection. Suggestion: Reinject the sample plate into freshly filled capillaries. Table 5.3. Failed injection of an entire plate. MegaBACE M13 sequencing standards were prepared according to protocol and injected at 2 kv for 75 s. Electrophoresis was conducted at 9 kv for 100 min. Read-length was determined using the Readcheck utility to calculate the accuracy to 98.5%. Array 6 Array 5 Array 4 Array 3 Array 2 Array A B C D E F G H % Accuracy > 300 bases 98.5% Accuracy < 300 bases Failed capillary (read-length = 0) 8

9 One or more reaction components were omitted from the reaction mix. This is particularly true for dye terminator sequencing when the premix is not added, or for dye primer sequencing when the primer is not added. Suggestions: Verify that all reaction components premix, primer and template DNA have been added to all termination reactions, and repeat the sequencing. There was a problem with the CMON board. Suggestion: Call for service. There was a problem with the power supply. Suggestion: Call for service. 9

10 Instrument Artifacts: High Background in DNA Sequencing Data The observance of high background in raw data is often symptomatic of dirty capillaries. Data obtained from dirty capillaries is characterized by higher than normal baselines in one or all four channels. This is particularly true of the data recorded in channel 3 where a long-pass filter is used to collect fluorescence. In addition, each baseline will be noisy, resulting in a profile that appears buzzy (Figure 5.2). High background can interfere with the interpretation of sequencing data by hindering the ability of the analysis software to perform a correct spectral separation. Capillaries become dirty over time. The application of high voltage gives a static charge to the capillaries that attracts dust particles. This process is accelerated if the instrument environment is not clean. Suggestions: Clean the capillaries (Figure 5.3). Refer to Instrument Protocols for instructions on cleaning the array windows with a damp CleanTips swab (TX758B, The TEXWIPE Company). Clean the capillaries more thoroughly by removing them from the instrument and gently scrubbing the window surface with a CleanTips swab soaked in a 0.1% solution of Luquinox. Rinse several times with water. Try photo-bleaching the window surface by scanning the capillaries for several hours or overnight. Replace the capillary arrays with a new set. 10

11 Figure 5.2. High background. Data obtained using dirty capillaries is characterized by higher than normal baselines in one or all four channels. This is particularly true of the data recorded in channel 3 where a long-pass filter is used to collect fluorescence. In addition, each baseline will be noisy resulting in a profile that appears buzzy. Channel 3 (ROX) 11

12 Fig 5.3. Image of capillaries displaying high backgroundcomparison of the background observed in dirty and relatively clean capillaries based on images of capillary arrays taken during a step-through focus (see Chapter 6: Capillary Focus). The dark streaks in these images result from high fluorescence background. A) Image of dirty capillaries cleaned once with a damp CleanTips swab; B) Image of the same capillaries after a thorough cleaning with detergent and several rinses with water. A. Dirty capillaries B. Clean capillaries 12

13 Instrument Artifacts: Color Balance in DNA Sequencing Data Improper color balance of peaks may be indicative of incorrect instrument configuration. Close examination of the data can provide information concerning the performance and configuration of the instrument. Figure 5.4 shows how improper color balance might appear when examining dye terminator data generated using Thermo Sequenase II version 2.0. Note that the black (Channel 3 ROX) and green (Channel 1 R6G) peaks are significantly smaller than the blue (Channel 2 R110) and red (Channel 4 TMR) peaks. This problem is not related to sequencing chemistry because it is not possible to cause this condition in dye terminator sequencing by changing the reaction conditions or by clean-up of sequencing products. Improper color balance can be caused by the following: An incorrect set of filters and beam splitters was used. Filters or beam splitters were placed in the incorrect location. An incorrect laser mode was selected. PMT voltages were significantly out-of-balance. Pooling errors resulted in dye primer sequencing data with poor color balance. Suggestions: An excellent and quick diagnostic procedure can be carried out in Sequence Analyzer by selecting the MD basecaller and going through the analysis steps of baseline subtraction and spectral separation (but NOT normalization). If the instrument is set up properly, the colored spectrally separated peaks in channels 1, 2, and 4 should be roughly equivalent in size. The height of the channel 3 peaks, labelled with ROX, will be almost double t thaof the other three peaks (Fig 5.5) because the long-pass filter permits a greater amount of ROX fluorescence to be collected. Verify that the optical filters are in the correct configuration. Verify that PMT voltages are balanced and the correct laser mode is selected. If performing dye primer sequencing, check that pooling of reactions was performed accurately. 13

14 Figure 5.4. Instrument performance: Improper color balance. Data were obtained using Thermo Sequenase II version 2.0 dye terminators. Note that the black (Channel 3 ROX) and green (Channel 1 R6G) peaks are significantly smaller than the blue (Channel 2 R110) and red (Channel 4 TMR) peaks. In this example, the PMT voltages were significantly out-of-balance. The example trace did not basecall with the MegaBACE analysis software. [A] [C] [G] [T] Spectral separated data 14

15 Figure 5.5. Instrument performance: Proper color balance. Analysis of proper color balance using Sequence Analyzer. The MD basecaller was selected and the analysis steps of baseline subtraction and spectral separation (but NOT normalization) were carried out. If the instrument is set up properly, the colored spectrally separated peaks should be roughly equivalent in size (within about 2-fold) in channels 1, 2, and 4. In this example, the height of the G peaks (Channel 3 ROX) will be almost double that of the other three peaks. [A] [C] [G] [T] Raw data Black larger [A] [C] [G] [T] Blue, green, red roughly the same size Spectral separated data 15

16 Instrument Artifacts: Fluorescent Signal Prior to Raw Data The appearance of extremely high fluorescent signal prior to the expected appearance of sequencing data is symptomatic of a failure to completely flush the old matrix from a previous run. In the case described by Figure 5.6, the biased reptation signal from a previous run passes the detection point well before the expected appearance of raw data (~ 20 min in a 9 kv run and 30 min in a 6 kv run). The problem materializes when the applied high pressure is too low to fill the capillaries so that old matrix is not replaced with fresh matrix. Insufficient high pressure may be due to several factors, including a leak in the system, an empty nitrogen tank, or if the valve connecting the high-pressure tank to the instrument is in the closed position. Suggestions: Verify that the high-pressure tank is delivering at least psi to the system. If the pressure is < psi, replace the tank with a new one. Check all external connections to make sure there are no leaks. Listen to the instrument when high pressure is applied during matrix filling. If a hissing sound is detected internally, call for service. 16

17 Figure 5.6. Fluorescent signal prior to raw data. DYEnamic ET terminator sequencing samples were injected at 2 kv for 75 s, and electrophoresis was performed at 6 kv. The biased reptation signal from a previous run passes the detection point well before the expected appearance of raw data. This occurs when old matrix is not replaced with fresh matrix. Such a condition can exist when the applied high pressure is too low to fill the capillaries due to a leak in the system, an empty nitrogen tank, or if the valve connecting the high-pressure tank to the instrument is in the closed position. Biased reptation from previous sample Expected appearance of raw data 17

18 Electrophoresis Artifacts: Weak Signal Strength Weak signal strength occurs when insufficient dye labelled DNA sequencing product is injected into a capillary (Figure 2.5 and Figure 5.7). Generally, this problem occurs when insufficient template DNA is used in the sequencing reaction. However, in some cases, the reaction may have successfully generated large amounts of signal-bearing product, but the reaction products were not injected efficiently. It is important to remember that electrokinetic injection into capillaries is more efficient if the ionic strength of the loading solution is low. The following conditions can result in weak signal strength in sequencing data: Insufficient template DNA was used in the sequencing reaction. Suggestion: Repeat the sequencing using more template DNA (Figure 5.7). The template DNA was of poor quality. If DNA purification methods fail to produce template of consistent quality and mass, this will result in a greater occurrence of weak signal and overloading. There is a strong correlation between the consistent quantity of template DNA and the success of sequencing experiments. Suggestion: Optimize methods for template preparation such that each sample to be sequenced contains a comparable amount of template. (See Chapter 2: DNA Sequencing Process, Appendix B, Recommendations for the Millipore Plasmid Minipreparation using Multiscreen.) The number of thermal cycles performed was insufficient to generate adequate sequencing product. Suggestion: Increase the number of cycles. (Figure 5.7). 18

19 Primer annealing temperatures were incorrect. Suggestion: Check the primer melting temperature and adjust the annealing temperature accordingly. The amounts of reagents used were incorrect. Suggestion: Check volumes of reagents added and follow the recommended protocol. The integrity of the premix was compromised. Suggestion: Run the control reaction to verify reagent integrity. The duration of electrokinetic injection was too short. Suggestion: Confirm that recommended injection conditions were used. Increase the duration of injection by %. Too much salt was present in the samples. The ionic strength of the sample was too high. It is critical that the ionic strength of the sample to be injected is low. Suggestion: Confirm that the recommended salt was used for ethanol precipitation and that a wash step was performed. If sequencing products were prepared using resin-packed plates, confirm that they were eluted in water. Some preparations of size exclusion chromatography media are pre-swollen in a salt-containing buffer, and in many cases, must be washed several times in water to remove the salt. Some data indicate that several washes of dry media should be performed to remove residual ions that interfere with injection. Alternatively, sequencing reaction pellets can be resuspended in water rather than formamide. See guidelines for electrokinetic injection. 19

20 Figure 5.7. Relationship between signal strength and basecalling success. Basecalling was analyzed using Cimarron 1.53 Slim Phredify software. Left panels show raw data of varying signal strengths. Bracketed regions representing the basecalled region are shown in the right panels. When signal is weak, as in panel A where the signal is < 800 RFU, basecalling fails.as long as the signal is marginal, as in panel B where the signal is near RFU, the software can achieve some basecalling success. However, the accuracy is poor, and background is high (note confidence trace). If the background fluorescence is subtracted, the signal is < 600 RFU in both cases. In contrast, strong signal is observed in panel C. The success of basecalling is indicated by the low background and nearly straight confidence trace (panel C: Analyzed data panel). A Raw data weak Analyzed data Did not analyze. Signal too weak B marginal C good Confidence trace 20

21 Electrophoresis Artifacts: Overloading of Capillaries The appearance of both late starts and loss of resolution in either dye primer or dye terminator sequencing is the result of capillary overloading in which too much template DNA enters the capillary during electrokinetic injection (Figure 5.8). The use of too much template DNA in a sequencing reaction results in a phenomenon known as overloading (Figure 2.5). When the mass of DNA injected into a capillary is too great, resistance in the capillary increases causing a reduced or sudden drop in the capillary current (Figure 2.6). Fluctuations in current result in increased variability of resolution and shorter read-lengths (Figure 2.7). This change in current will manifest itself in the late appearance of sequencing data (Figure 5.8 panel C), and poorly resolved sequencing fragments (Figure 5.8 panel D). Note that signals are not necessarily strong in overloaded samples. Suggestions: Reduce the concentration of template in the injected sample by increasing the volume of the resuspended DNA sequencing products by % and re-inject using the original parameters (Figure 5.9). Repeat the injection of these samples for a shorter duration (25 50% shorter), or at a lower injection voltage (25 50% lower voltage). Repeat the DNA sequencing reactions with less template DNA. A typical template preparation can be titrated over a 50-fold range (0.2 µl, 0.5 µl, 1 µl, 2 µl, 5 µl, and 11µl, for example) and easily analyzed in a single run with several templates and control DNA. Repeat the DNA sequencing reactions after using gel filtration as a clean-up step. If injecting from water, evaporate samples to dryness and inject from MegaBACE loading solution. Note: Overloaded samples frequently have low signals since the peaks are broad and diffuse. It is very common to misdiagnose overloading as samples that have insufficient signal strength and therefore need more template DNA. Under optimal conditions, detection of all samples should begin within a few minutes of each other. Samples with late starts and broad peaks are overloaded. 21

22 Figure 5.8. Relationship between overloading and basecalling success. Left panels show raw data representing various degrees of overloading. Panel A, normal data; panel B, slightly overloaded; panel C, moderately overloaded; and panel D, extremely overloaded. Note the late starts and current fluctuations, even in slightly overloaded capillaries. The bracketed regions represent the basecalled region shown in the panels to the right. Even in the case of a moderately overloaded capillary, basecalling is successful and occurs throughout data collection (panel C, scan lines). However, due to the low current in this capillary, the equivalent of 260 nucleotides has passed in ~ scans. Compare this with the normal capillary (panel A) in which 260 nucleotides pass the detection window in ~ scans. Since the resolution observed in the capillary shown in panel C is still good at scans, extending the sequencing run time could have generated more called bases. Raw data Analyzed data in bracketed regions A Normal start Current profile Confidence Current Normal Start B Slightly delayed start C Delayed start Current profile D very late start 22

23 Fig 5.9. Overloading: Reducing the concentration of the sequencing sample. Raw data shown in the first panel are from an overloaded capillary. The sample was dissolved in 20 µl of water and injected at 5 kv for 10 s. Ten microlitersl was removed from this sample and transferred to a new plate. An additional 100 µl of water was added (11-fold dilution), and the sample was injected using the same parameters. Note: The late start and broad peaks are alleviated, and the signal is greater in the diluted sample. Overloading is concentration-dependent and not mass-dependent. Overloaded Not overloaded 23

24 Electrophoresis Artifacts: The Accordion Effect Dramatic changes in peak spacing are due to fluctuations in capillary current. Several factors may cause fluctuations in capillary current, including injection of too much DNA into the capillaries, the presence of bubbles in the matrix, or the introduction of salt fronts by injection of the sample. Fluctuations in current will affect the electrophoretic migration rate of the sequencing products, and consequently the band spacing and resolution. This phenomenon is known as the accordion effect. As seen in Figures , late starts and truncation of basecalling can occur as the result of this effect. Suggestions: For samples that are almost overloaded, follow the suggestions for correcting overloading. Re-inject the sample. Bubbles may form in the LPA matrix either during the filling of capillaries or during electrophoresis. 24

25 Figure Current fluctuations in raw sequence data. Raw data are compared in the four panels with respect to current profile. Note the anomalous fluctuations in current and their effect on resolution. MegaBACE M13 standards (~ 200 ng of M13 and 3.0 pmol of primer per 10 µl volume) were resuspended in 70% formamide, 1 mm EDTA and injected into capillaries filled with LPA for 20 s at 10 kv. Electrophoresis was conducted at 9 kv for 100 min. Normal current profile Fluctuating current profile Fluctuating current profile Fluctuating current profile 25

26 Figure The effect of current fluctuations on raw sequence data. Sequencing products were dissolved in 70% formamide, 1 mm EDTA and injected into capillaries filled with LPA for 20 s at 10 kv. Electrophoresis was conducted at 9 kv for 100 min. Panel A, effect of current fluctuations on raw data; panel B, expanded view of the raw data from panel A. Note the effect on resolution that coincides with changes in current. A. Current profile B. 26

27 Figure The effect of current fluctuations on raw sequence data. MegaBACE M13 standards (~ 200 ng of M13 and 1.5 pmol of primer per 10 µl volume) were resuspended in 70% formamide, 1 mm EDTA and injected into capillaries filled with LPA for 20 s at 10 kv.. Note the change in resolution (see arrows) and the late start due to fluctuating or low current. Loss of resolution due to current fluctuation Late start due to low current Loss of resolution due to current fluctuation 27

28 Fig The effect of current fluctuations on analyzed sequence data. MegaBACE M13 standards (~ 200 ng of M13 and 1.5 pmol of primer per 10 µl volume) were resuspended in 70% formamide, 1 mm EDTA and injected into capillaries filled with LPA for 20 s at 10 kv. Changes in current during electrophoresis can affect the analysis of data, as demonstrated in the four panels below. Note the change in band spacing (see arrows), the late start, and the truncation of basecalling due to fluctuating or low capillary current. Change in band spacing due to current fluctuation Late start due to low current capillary Truncation of analyzed data 28

29 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: Dye Blobs without Sequence Data Failure to produce sequencing fragments indicates a lack of either primer or template DNA in the sequencing reaction, or a possible loss of activity in the enzyme. A failed dye terminator sequencing reaction is shown in Figure This is characterized by the absence of peaks corresponding to sequencing products, and large dye artifacts associated with unincorporated dye terminator. The presence of dye blobs distinguishes a failed reaction from a failed injection where no fluorescent material is introduced into the capillary. When a reaction fails, dye blobs tend to generate very strong spikes (> counts) and are carried through clean-up. The absence of sequencing products is typical of a sequencing reaction in which the primer was not extended. This can result from a lack of primer, template DNA or polymerase activity. It may also occur if the primer fails to anneal to the template due to incorrect cycling conditions. Suggestions: Estimate the quality and quantity of the template DNA preparation on an agarose gel. Verify that primer was added to the sequencing reaction. Verify that a proper priming site exists in the DNA to be sequenced. Check the thermal cycling program and the primer sequence to establish the correct annealing conditions. Verify the integrity of the polymerase by running a sequencing reaction with control template and primer. 29

30 Figure Failure to produce sequencing fragments. A failed dye terminator sequencing reaction characterized by the presence of terminator blobs and no sequencing products is shown. In this example, terminator blobs tend to generate very strong spikes (> counts) and are carried through clean-up. The absence of sequencing products is typical of a sequencing reaction lacking either primer or template DNA, or polymerase activity. Strong terminator blobs Note absence of peaks corresponding to sequencing products 30

31 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: Dye Blobs in the Sequencing Data The presence of dye blobs in the sequencing data indicates failure to remove unincorporated dye terminator during the post-sequencing clean-up. In Figure 5.15, sequencing reactions were precipitated with ethanol in the absence of salt. Note the appearance of sequencing fragments as well as dye terminator blobs similar to those observed in a failed sequencing reaction (Figure 5.14). If final ethanol concentrations are > 75%, blob artifacts from unincorporated dye terminator (Figure 2.15) are likely to occur in the sequence data. Unlike slab gelbased sequencing, the realized signal strength does not continue to increase with higher concentrations of ethanol. Suggestions: For ethanol precipitation, add 7.5 M ammonium acetate to a final concentration of 0.75 M, followed by 95% ethanol to a final concentration of 70 75%. Centrifuge at x g for 30 min. Wash the pellet once with 70% ethanol. If gel filtration columns were used for post-sequencing clean-up, verify that the manufacturer s instructions for preparing and using the columns were followed correctly. 31

32 Figure Dye blobs in the sequencing data. The presence of dye blobs in the sequencing data indicates failure to remove unincorporated dye terminators during the post-sequencing clean-up. Sequencing reactions were precipitated with 9 volumes of ethanol. Note the appearance of sequencing fragments as well as dye terminator blobs similar to those observed in a failed sequencing reaction (Figure 5.14). If final ethanol concentrations are > 75%, blob artifacts from unincorporated dye terminator are likely to occur in the sequence data. Strong terminator blobs Small peaks indicating sequencing products 32

33 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: The Cliff Effect The cliff effect is a term used to describe a sudden drop in the signal strength of longer sequencing products. It is indicative of a sequencing reaction problem induced by: Secondary structure in the template DNA. Homopolymer regions in the sequence. Too much template DNA in the sequencing reaction. Dilution of the premix. Occasionally, secondary structure can form in template DNA that is stable even at the temperatures used in thermal cycling. This is particularly true for templates with regions of high GC content. DNA polymerases will pause at sites of exceptional secondary structure, fail to correctly incorporate the proper dntp or dye-labelled ddntp, and dissociate from the template. As a result, fewer sequencing products are produced beyond the region of secondary structure. These regions are commonly known as STOPs in the sequence. In dye terminator sequencing, a STOP manifests itself as a sudden reduction in raw data signal strength (Figure 5.16). Suggestions: Increase the length of the extension step to 2 4 min. Increase the number of cycles. Increase the extension temperature to 65 C. This may help to melt secondary structure in the template. Note: Extension temperatures higher than 65 C will compromise the activity of the enzyme and results will be sub-optimal. 33

34 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: The Cliff Effect (continued) When sequencing PCR products, using too much DNA or sequencing primer, or sequencing through a homopolymer region can exhaust the supply of nucleotides, resulting in the sequence suddenly fading early (Figure 5.16). This is also prevalent if the ET terminator premix is diluted, or if DNA sequencing is performed in volumes < 10 µl. Reducing the molar amount of nucleotide without a proportional decrease in the amount of template DNA and primer will result in premature exhaustion of nucleotide. Dilution of the premix is not recommended since it will result in reduced performance (Figure 5.17). The volume of the sequencing reaction can be reduced as long as primer and template DNA are reduced accordingly. However, with 96-well plates, greater consistency will be achieved when using 8 µl of ET terminator premix in a 20 µl sequencing reaction as directed by the protocol. Suggestions: Use the recommended amount of dye terminator premix. Use < 0.1 pmol of template DNA (20 80 fmol of template DNA is recommended). Use less primer (5 pmol is recommended) for each sequence. When sequencing extremely large templates such as BACs, it may be advantageous to increase the amount of primer to 20 pmol. Exceeding 20 pmol has no benefit. Increase the time of the extension step in the cycle program to 2 4 min. 34

35 Figure The cliff effect. Occasionally, when sequencing through homopolymer regions, nucleotides in the reaction can be exhausted prematurely. This manifests as a sudden reduction in signal strength. Note the high T content in the region indicated by the arrow. The dsdna sequencing product was generated with the DYEnamic ET Terminator Kit for MegaBACE, using 4 µl of template DNA and 10 pmol of M13 (-40) primer. Raw data: baseline subtracted [T] [G] [C] [A] Probable location of STOP Raw data: baseline subtracted [T] [G] [C] [A] 35

36 Figure The cliff effect. Diluting the ET terminator premix will eventually exhaust the supply of nucleotides available in the sequencing reaction and cause the sequence to suddenly fade. Doublestranded DNA sequencing products were generated with the DYEnamic ET Terminator Kit for MegaBACE using 200 ng of M13mp18 DNA and 5 pmol of M13 (-40) primer. Panel A shows a raw data trace obtained with premix used at full strength (8 µl of premix in a 20 µl reaction). Panel B shows a raw data trace obtained with one-fourth the amount of premix (2 µl of premix in a 20 µl reaction). Note the difference in overall signal intensity and the failure to generate sufficient quantities of longer sequencing fragments (panel B). A. 8 µl of premix B. 2 µl of premix Signal strength AFU Signal strength AFU 36

37 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: Amplification Artifacts The presence of very strong peaks in the initial bases of sequencing data frequently corresponds to artifacts of amplification created by spurious annealing of primer. In some cases, if excess primer is used, it can spuriously anneal at alternative sites in the template, or it may form primer dimers. Occurrences such as these manifest themselves as shown in Figure In this example, the primer to template DNA ratio was > 300:1 (25 pmol of primer and 0.06 pmol of template), and the combination of excess primer and annealing conditions promoted primer selfannealing. The resulting amplification artifacts appear early in the sequence. The analysis software was unable to basecall these data because the large artifact peaks prevented proper spectral separation. Similar sequencing reactions using 5 and 10 pmol of primer did not show these artifacts (data not shown). These artifacts should not be confused with dye blobs resulting from ineffective removal of unincorporated dye terminators. Dye blob artifacts occur in multiple areas and are not well-formed peaks. See Figure 5.16 for an example of dye blobs. Note that in Figure 5.18, the artifacts appear as relatively well-formed peaks consistent with short labelled fragments of DNA produced by the formation of primer dimers. Suggestions: Verify that the primer does not have the ability to self-anneal and form primer dimers. Keep the ratio of primer to template DNA 100:1. Use less primer (5 pmol is recommended) for each sequence. Increase the stringency by increasing the annealing temperature. 37

38 Figure Amplification artifacts. The combination of excess primer and annealing conditions promoted the formation of primer dimers resulting in amplification artifacts that appear early in the sequence. Note: This data could not be analyzed. Raw ET terminator sequence data was generated using 20 pmol of primer and 0.06 pmol of template DNA and cycling conditions described in the DYEnamic ET Terminator protocol. Sequencing artifact Sequencing artifact (magnified view) 38

39 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: Split peaks or A Tailing The appearance of split peaks is indicative of a spectral separation failure that is often due to low signal strength and an instrument that may be out-of- focus. When analyzing data with low signal strength, the MegaBACE analysis software has a more difficult time performing correct spectral separation, and occasionally will split one peak into two. In the example presented in Figure 5.19, the software inserts an A peak after a T peak. This is referred to as A tailing. The raw data are characterized by low signal and rough, poorly resolved peaks. A MegaBACE instrument that is in optimal working condition will basecall quite accurately even in situations where the raw data signal is weak (Figure 5.20). Note that despite the weak signal in this data, the peaks are still well-resolved and relatively smooth. Therefore, the A tailing shown in Figure 5.19 may be more symptomatic of an instrument that is not focused properly. Suggestions: Verify that the instrument is correctly focused and is in otherwise good working order. Verify that PMTs are balanced. Check the sequencing reaction conditions. Consider increasing the amounts of primer and/or template. Inject for either a longer duration or at higher voltage. 39

40 Figure Split peaks or A tailing: Spectral separation failure. The appearance of split peaks is indicative of a spectral separation failure that is often due to low signal strength and an instrument that may be out-of-focus. Sequencing was performed using the DYEnamic ET terminators. Samples were injected at 3 kv for 50 s. Arrows indicate regions where peak splitting occurred. Raw data Baseline subtracted data Analyzed data 40

41 Figure Weak signal with correct spectral separation. Raw and analyzed data from a sample with very low signal strength are shown. In spite of weak signal, note the correct spectral separation, the sharpness of the peaks, and the accurate basecalling, as well as the absence of peak splitting. This instrument was known to be in perfect focus. Sequencing was performed using the DYEnamic ET terminators. Samples were injected at 2 kv for 75 s. Raw data Baseline Subtracted data Analyzed data 41

42 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: PCR Product Sequencing PCR products are very good templates for sequencing on MegaBACE. Because of their small size relative to larger templates such as plasmids, overloading of capillaries during electrokinetic injection is less likely. However, the amount of PCR product template used in sequencing remains an important consideration. As shown in Figure 5.17, the use of too much PCR product can exhaust the supply of ddntps and cause the signal strength to fade prematurely. The amount of template DNA needed for sequencing depends on the size of the PCR product. In general, the following are guidelines for the amount of template DNA to use: For PCR products base pairs, use ng as a starting point. For PCR products base pairs, use 5-50 ng as a starting point. To avoid amplification artifacts, unused primer and nucleotides should be removed from PCR products prior to sequencing. This can be accomplished enzymatically using Exonuclease I and Shrimp Alkaline Phoshatase, or by a variety of other commercially available methods. Though not recommended, presequencing clean-up is not always necessary if the PCR is formulated to efficiently use the majority of the primers. The use of pmol of PCR product with a large excess of sequencing primer (10 pmol) can sufficiently overwhelm any residual PCR primer and produce good sequencing results. 42

43 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: PCR Product Sequencing A loss of resolution in PCR product sequencing data is caused by over-injection of sequencing fragments. This occurs when too much PCR template is used in the sequencing reaction. As described earlier in Figure 5.9, overloading typically occurs when too much template DNA enters the capillary during electrokinetic injection and manifests asa late appearance of raw data and a loss of resolution. This results from a reduction in capillary current, and is common when sequencing large DNA templates, such as plasmids. When relatively small templates such as PCR products are sequenced, a loss of resolution is generally due to injection of too many sequencing products (Figure 5.21 and 5.22). This differs from previous examples of overloading in the following ways: There is no delay in the start of raw data. Current through the capillary is not decreased. Very high signal strength with intensities of rfu or greater is not uncommon. Suggestions: Reduce the concentration of template in the injected sample by increasing the volume of the resuspended DNA sequencing products by %. Re-inject using the original parameters (Figure 5.9). Repeat the injection of these samples for a shorter duration (25 50% shorter) or lower injection voltage (25 50% lower). See Figure 5.21 and Repeat the DNA sequencing reactions with less template DNA. If more than 25 thermal cycles are being used, decrease the number of cycles to

44 Figure Over-injection of PCR sequencing products. Sequencing reactions were performed using the DYEnamic ET Terminator Kit for MegaBACE with 20 ng of a 400 base-pair PCR product and 5 pmo of T3 primer. Sequencing reactions were cycled 30 times (96 C for 10 s, 50 C for 15 s, 60 C for 60 s). The sequencing products were purified by column filtration. Samples were injected as described below, and electrophoresis was conducted at 9 kv for 100 min. Note the very high signal strength and a loss of resolution that are characteristic of over-injection. Same raw data start point Injection: 2 kv 80 seconds Injection: 2 kv 10 seconds 44

45 Fig Over-injection of PCR sequencing products. Magnified view of the data from Figure 5.21 (see for details). Note the poor resolution and increased signal strength (Arrow A) and the improvement in resolution with decreased injection time (Arrow B). A Injection: 2 kv 80 seconds B Injection: 2 kv 10 seconds 45

46 Dye Terminator Sequencing Artifacts: PCR Product Sequencing Failure of the MegaBACE Sequence Analyzer to properly call bases when sequencing very short PCR products can be due to the presence of dye blobs in the sequence data that prevent proper spectral separation. The MegaBACE analysis software identifies each of the four fluorescent dyes used to label DNA sequencing products by creating a spectral separation matrix. Approximately bases of clean raw data are required to perform spectral separation and correctly assign base identification. Figure 5.23 shows raw data from short PCR sequences (~ base) that MegaBACE Sequence Analyzer could not basecall with version 2.12 basecaller or less. In this case, failure to remove all of the unincorporated dye terminator from the sequencing sample resulted in the appearance of dye blobs in the sequence data and prevented proper spectral separation. Suggestions: When purifying sequencing products by ethanol precipitation, a final concentration of 0.75 M ammonium acetate and 70% ethanol should be used. This should be followed by a 70% ethanol wash (see Figures 2.13, 2.14 and 2.15). Purify the sequencing products using gel filtration columns. For example, the AutoSeq 96 Spin Plate (Figure 2.16) uses a combination of chromatographic separation medium (Sephadex G-50), PVDF membrane, and centrifugation in a 96-well format to remove excess salts and unincorporated fluorescent ddntps. Repeat the DNA sequencing reactions with more template DNA (PCR product). This will reduce the chance of dye blobs through more efficient use of dye terminator and higher signal strength. 46

47 Figure Failure to sequence short PCR products. Raw sequencing data from short PCR products (~ base) are shown. Sequencing was performed according to the DYEnamic ET terminator protocol with ~ 5 pmol of primer and 10 ng of template DNA. The reaction products were purified by ethanol precipitation. The MegaBACE Sequence Analyzer was unable to basecall the data in either of the two traces below. Note the presence of dye blobs (see arrows). Failure to remove unincorporated dye terminators from the sequencing sample resulted in the appearance of dye blobs in the sequence data and prevented proper spectral separation. Dye blobs Dye blobs 47

48 Dye Primer Sequencing Artifacts: Primer Peak without Sequencing Data Failure to produce sequencing fragments after a dye primer peak indicates a problem in the sequencing reaction. In dye primer sequencing data, the presence of a large primer peak without sequencing data is indicative of the successful injection of a failed sequencing reaction (Figure 5.24). Failure to produce sequencing products occurs when: The sequencing reaction lacks template DNA. The primer has no annealing site in the template. Nucleotide or enzyme has not been added properly. The enzyme is inactive. Suggestions: Estimate the quality and quantity of the template DNA preparation on an agarose gel. Verify that primer was added to the sequencing reaction. Verify that a proper priming site exists in the DNA to be sequenced. Verify the integrity of the polymerase by running a sequencing reaction with the control template and primer. 48

49 Figure Failed sequencing reaction: Primer peak without sequencing data. Raw data traces are shown in which a large primer peak is visible with no evidence of sequencing products. This can occur when the sequencing reaction lacks template DNA, the primer has no annealing site on the template DNA, the enzyme has no activity, or when nucleotide has not been added. In this example, sequencing reactions were performed with the MegaBACE -28 rev 2 primer on a template that had an annealing site for the -28 rev 1 primer. Raw data Raw data (magnified view) Note absence of peaks corresponding to sequencing products 49

50 Dye Primer Sequencing Artifacts: Sequencing Data that is Missing a Base A missing base is often due to an error in preparation of the sequencing reaction. Since dye primer sequencing requires the manipulation of four termination reactions, there is an increased opportunity for the introduction of error during sample processing. If the signal (color) in one or more of the channels is weak or non-existent (Figure 5.25), it is usually the result of: A failure to combine and mix the reagents properly. A failure to include the primer. A loss of sequencing products during pooling of the termination reactions. The MegaBACE software needs four unique peaks to correctly form a spectral separation matrix and analyze the data. If there are not four unique peaks in a dye primer reaction, it is usually the result of a pooling error. Suggestions: Verify that all reaction components primer, buffer, nucleotide, enzyme, and template DNA have been added to all termination reactions. Verify that proper technique is being used when pooling and precipitating DNA sequencing products. Occasionally, a missing base can result from incorrect configuration of the filters and beamsplitters. The correct combination of beam-splitters and band pass filters is critical. See Chapter 6, Instrumentation and Detection for a more detailed explanation. If a beam-splitter or a filter is placed in the incorrect orientation, it will prevent the accurate collection of fluorescent signal. This type of error can manifest as a reduction or elimination of a base from the data. Suggestions: Verify that the beam-splitters and band pass filters have been installed in the correct orientation. 50

51 Figure A failed sequencing reaction due to a missing base. For the dye primer sequencing reaction shown (raw data), the analysis software was unable to determine the sequence. In this example, the inability to basecall the data was due to the missing G reaction. The MegaBACE Sequence Analyzer needs four unique peaks in order to form a spectral separation matrix correctly and to basecall. The absence of four unique peaks in a dye primer reaction is usually the result of a pooling error. This type of error can also be caused by a failure to include the primer or the termination mix in a reaction, or to an incorrect instrument configuration. 51

52 Dye Primer Sequencing Artifacts: Compressions Compressions in the sequencing data result from anomalous migration of DNA sequencing products during electrophoresis. Some DNA sequences, especially those with dyad symmetries containing dg and dc residues, are not fully denatured during electrophoresis. When this occurs, the regular pattern of migration of DNA fragments is interrupted; peaks are spaced closer than normal (compressed together), and just beyond the compression, they are farther apart than normal. In such cases, sequence information is lost. This is demonstrated in Figure Many of these gel artifacts can be eliminated by substituting 7-deaza-dGTP, a nucleotide analog that forms weaker secondary structure, for dgtp (14, 15). For templates with strong compressions, 7-deaza-dGTP will not provide complete resolution (Figure 5.27). In these cases, compressions can be resolved by using ditp as a substitute for dgtp. The DYEnamic ET terminator reagents use a combination of ditp and Thermo Sequenase II DNA polymerase to resolve all compressions. Suggestions: To resolve minor compressions in dye primer sequencing, use 7-deaza-dGTP nucleotide termination mixes. For resolution of strong compressions, use the DYEnamic ET Terminator Sequencing Kit for MegaBACE. 52

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