Guidelines for DNA fragmentation
• The DNA library construction workflow requires high‐quality double-stranded DNA dissolved in 10
mM Tris-HCl buer (pH 7.5–8.5).
• The enzymatic fragmentation reaction is very sensitive to the presence of EDTA in the DNA sample,
which is usually introduced via elution buers used in the final stages of the DNA purification
process. Ensure that your input DNA does not contain any EDTA before proceeding with the
fragmentation step.
• If the DNA contains EDTA, we recommend that you perform magnetic bead purification to ensure
consistent and optimal results. For the recommended protocol, see “Removal of EDTA from DNA
samples (if needed)” on page 13.
• Use 10 mM Tris-HCl buer, pH 7.5–8.5 to dilute the DNA.
IMPORTANT! Do not use nuclease-free water.
• The distribution of after enzymatic fragmentation depends on the fragmentation reaction time. For
optimal results, we recommend using 150–200 bp fragmented DNA.
Guidelines for adaptor ligation
• Indexed adaptors are used to uniquely label sequencing libraries that are generated from individual
biological samples. This allows pooling indexed libraries before cluster generation and enables
multiplexed sequencing, which simplifies sample preparation and reduces sequencing costs.
• Pooling applications on Illumina® sequencing platforms require the use of specific index
combinations. For optimal results, we recommend following Illumina® multiplexing guidelines.
• Depending on the Collibri™ ES DNA Library Prep Kit, the Collibri™ Dual-Indexed Adaptor plate
contains a set of either 24 or 96 adaptors, each carrying two 8‑nucleotide indexes (barcodes).
• Collibri™ Dual-Indexed Adaptors are supplied in fully-skirted PCR plates, which are sealed with
non-pierceable, non-porous, Easy-Peal™ seal to minimize cross-contamination during handling.
Each well contains 10 µL of adaptor at a concentration of 7 µM, required for one library prep (plus a
generous excess volume required for automated preps).
• Collibri™ Dual-Indexed Adaptors are duplexed oligonucleotides. Do not expose the adaptors to
temperatures above room temperature to prevent denaturation.
• Use appropriate laboratory practices to avoid cross-contamination of indexed adapters. Wipe the
seal surface with 70% ethanol before each use. Use new, sterile pipette tips for every well of the
adaptor plate.
• To ensure equal read distribution when multiplexing libraries, carefully quantify and normalize
individual libraries before pooling. We recommend using the Collibri™ Library Quantification Kit (Cat.
No. A38524100, A38524500) as the preferred qPCR-based method for accurate and reproducible
quantification of molecules being sequenced.
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Guidelines for DNA fragmentation
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