От секвенирования первого поколения к секвенированию третьего поколения:Эволюция и прорывы в технологии секвенирования генов

В разработке технологии секвенирования генов, каждая итерация от секвенирования первого поколения к секвенированию третьего поколения приводила к значительным изменениям.. Сегодня, let’s take a detailed look at the main differences between these three sequencing technologies.

1. Секвенирование первого поколения: The Classic Sanger Sequencing

Principle and Method

First-generation sequencing, also known as Sanger sequencing, is the earliest DNA sequencing technology. Its core principle is the chain termination method, which involves introducing ddNTPs(dideoxynucleotides) labeled with different fluorescent markers during the DNA synthesis process to terminate the extension of the chain, thereby determining the DNA sequence. Although this method is precise, it has a low throughput, with only one DNA fragment being sequenced at a time.

• Advantages and Disadvantages

Преимущества: Long sequencing length, up to 1000 б.п.; cost-effective and fast turnaround, suitable for low-throughput sample research; relatively low instrument cost; capable of accurately detecting base variations within 800 bp of DNA sequences; high accuracy, with a meticulous process and multiple quality control steps, making it less prone to contamination and providing visually intuitive sequencing results.

Недостатки: Low sequencing throughput, with only one sequence obtained per reaction; relatively high cost for large-scale sequencing; difficulty in detecting high GC and repetitive sequence regions; inability to detect large fragment deletions and copy number variations, among other types of gene mutations.

• Приложение

First-generation sequencing has a wide range of applications in biological research, such as genomics, proteomics, disease research, идентификация вида, and systematic evolution studies, as well as population genetics. Кроме того, due to its high accuracy and low false-positive rate, it is still considered the gold standard for gene detection to this day.

2. Second-Generation Sequencing: The Rise of High-Throughput Sequencing

• Principle and Method

Second-generation sequencing, also known as high-throughput sequencing, emerged around 2005. Its basic principle involves parallel sequencing of multiple DNA fragments, which are connected to specific positions through a fixed method(such as solid-phase supports or microbeads). The sequences are then read synchronously using a sequencing-by-synthesis method. Each base introduced generates a detectable signal, and through the collection and processing of a large number of parallel signals, the complete sequence information is assembled. Common second-generation sequencing platforms include Illumina, 454 секвенирование, and Ion Torrent sequencing.

• Advantages and Disadvantages

Преимущества: Высокая пропускная способность, capable of completing large-scale genome sequencing in a short period; cost-effective, reducing the cost of complete human genome sequencing from hundreds of millions of dollars with first-generation sequencing to thousands of dollars, and shortening the sequencing time from years to weeks or even days.

Недостатки: Short read lengths, typically between 100 и 300 б.п., which is not ideal for sequencing certain complex genomic regions(such as repetitive sequences or regions with many structural variations).

• Приложение

The widespread application of second-generation sequencing has driven the development of personalized medicine, cancer genomics, and genome editing. Its applications in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are becoming increasingly widespread, especially in the fields of tumors, генетические заболевания, and prenatal screening, where it has become an important diagnostic tool.

3. Секвенирование третьего поколения: Breakthroughs in Long-Read and Single-Molecule Sequencing

• Principle and Method

Third-generation sequencing technologies, represented by Single-Molecule Real-Time(SMRT) sequencing and nanopore sequencing, have overcome the short-read-length limitations of second-generation sequencing and can provide long-read capabilities, significantly enhancing the ability to parse complex genomic regions.

Single-Molecule Real-Time(SMRT) Sequencing: Developed by Pacific Biosciences(PacBio), this method detects the synthesis process of a single DNA molecule in a nanoscale pore to achieve real-time sequencing. The addition of each base releases a specific fluorescent signal, and by capturing these signals in real time, researchers can obtain continuous sequences of thousands or even tens of thousands of bases.

Нанопоровое секвенирование: Developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies, this method utilizes nanoscale biological pores. As DNA molecules are pulled through the pores one by one, the changes in current they cause are measured. Different bases produce different current signals, thus deciphering the sequence. A significant advantage of nanopore sequencing is its ability to read extremely long DNA fragments, potentially covering entire chromosomes.

• Advantages and Disadvantages

Преимущества: Long-read capability, able to read tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of bases in a continuous sequence, greatly improving the ability to parse complex genomes;single-molecule sequencing, eliminating the need for PCR amplification and avoiding biases and errors that may occur during the amplification process; real-time sequencing, with nanopore sequencing offering rapid and real-time features, allowing data to be obtained at any time during the sequencing process, which is significant for rapid diagnosis and emergency biological applications.

Недостатки: Accuracy is slightly inferior to second-generation sequencing, and the cost is relatively high. Однако, with continuous technological advancements, the accuracy of third-generation sequencing is gradually improving.

• Приложение

Third-generation sequencing excels in structural variation detection, полногеномная сборка, and transcriptome sequencing, further expanding the boundaries of genomic research.

From first-generation sequencing to third-generation sequencing, each advancement in gene sequencing technology has brought new opportunities to life sciences and medical research. While first-generation sequencing is precise but limited in throughput, second-generation sequencing, with its high throughput and low cost, has become the current mainstream technology. Third-generation sequencing, through its long-read and single-molecule sequencing capabilities, fills the gaps left by the previous two generations, providing new tools for the study of complex genomes. As technology continues to iterate and progress, the application prospects of gene sequencing in fields such as medicine, сельское хозяйство, and ecology are becoming increasingly broad.

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