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The protocol presents the overall in-lab procedures required in pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy on a semiconductor-based next-generation sequencing platform. Here we present the detailed steps of whole genome amplification, DNA fragment selection, library construction, template preparation, and sequencing working flow with representative results.
Next-generation sequencing has gained increasing importance in the clinical application in the determination of genetic variants. In the pre-implantation genetic test, this technique has its unique advantages in scalability, throughput, and cost. For the pre-implantation genetic test for aneuploidy analysis, the semiconductor-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) system presented here provides a comprehensive approach to determine structural genetic variants at a minimum resolution of 8 Mb. From sample acquisition to the final report, the working process requires multiple steps with close adherence to protocols. Since various critical steps could determine the outcome of amplification, quality of the library, coverage of reads, and output of data, descriptive information with visual demonstration other than words could offer more detail to the operation and manipulation, which may have a great impact on the results of all critical steps. The methods presented herein will display the procedures involved in whole genome amplification (WGA) of biopsied Trophectoderm (TE) cells, genomic library construction, sequencer management, and finally, generating copy number variants' reports.
Aneuploidy is the abnormality in the number of chromosomes by the presence of one or more extra chromosomes or the absence of one or more chromosomes. Embryos that carry some type of aneuploidy, such as the loss of one X chromosome (Turner syndrome), extra copies of autosomes, like trisomies of autosome 21 (Down syndrome), 13 (Patau syndrome), and 18 (Edwards syndrome), or extra sex chromosomes such as 47, XXY (Klinefelter syndrome) and 47, XXX (Triple X syndrome), can survive to term with birth defects1. Aneuploidy is the primary cause of first trimester miscarriages and in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure2. It is reported that the aneuploidy rate could range from 25.4%-84.5% through the different age layers of the natural cycle and medicated control group in IVF practice3.
Next-generation sequencing technology is becoming wildly applied in the determination of genetic information clinically; it provides practical access to genome sequence with efficiency and high throughput. Particularly, next-generation sequencing also revolutionized the diagnosis of disorders with genetic factors and tests for abnormity in the genome4. Using semiconductor sequencing technology to directly transfer chemical signals in sequencing bio-reaction into digital data, the semiconductor-based sequence system provides a direct, real-time detection to sequence data in 3-7 h5,6.
In an IVF procedure, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) investigates the genetic profile of the embryo before being transferred into the uterus to improve the IVF outcome and reduce the risk of genetic disorders in newborns1,7. In PGT combined with NGS techniques, genetic material extracted from less than 10 cells is amplified with whole genome amplification kits or an independently developed whole genome amplification reagent. This requires only one step in the amplification phase and does not require pre-amplification, to obtain whole-genome amplification products. Primers or panels for copy number variant and special gene loci sequencing are designed and applied in the library constructed.
A typical workflow of pre-implantation genetic testing-aneuploidy (PGT-A) in NGS involves serial procedures, and requires an intense workload of laboratory personnel8. Some misoperation caused procedure roll-back may lead to undesired loss of both time and resources of the lab. A concise and clear standard operating procedure (SOP) for PGS-NGS workflow is helpful; however, word-format protocols cannot present more detailed information on sample processing, device manipulation, and instruments' settings, which can be visualized in a video protocol. In this article, a validated workflow combined with a visualized demonstration of operating detail could offer more direct and intuitive referring protocols in PGT practice on a semiconductor sequencing platform.
The protocol here describes a method that supports batching up to 16 embryo biopsies in parallel. For larger batches, it is recommended to use a commercial kit-based protocol for semiconductor sequencing, such as Reproes-PGS.
All protocols and the trophectoderm (TE) biopsy (1.1.1.1 section) applied in this study were reviewed and approved by the human research ethics committee of No. 924 hospital on September 18th, 2017 (NO: PLA924-2017-59). The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study.
1. DNA isolation from human embryo biopsy and whole genomic amplification
2. Amplification fragment selection
NOTE: Materials used in this section are available in the Library Preparation Kit (Table of Materials).
3. Preparation of the DNA library12
NOTE: Materials used in this section are available in the Library Preparation Kit (Table of Materials).
4. Preparation of sequencing template13,14
NOTE: Materials used in this section are available in the Template Preparation Kit Set (Reagents/Solutions/Materials) of the Sequencing Reactions Universal Kit (Table of Materials).
5. Next-generation sequencing9,15
NOTE: All procedures in this section are performed on the DA8600 sequencing platform. Materials used in this section are available in the Sequencing Kit Set (Reagents/Solutions/Materials) of the Sequencing Reactions Universal Kit (Table of Materials).
6. Plan an instructed sequencing run in the reporter server system16
NOTE: All procedures in this section are performed on Ion Proton Sequencer with the reporter server system.
7. Data analysis
As the sequences plan finishes after the running process in the machine, the sequence server system reports the summary with descriptive information of data generated, chip status, ISP loading rate, and library quality, as shown in Figure 2. In this results demonstration, 17.6 G data in the total base was obtained, and the overall loading rate of ISP was 88% in the total wells of the chip; the heat map showed that the sample was evenly loaded on the total area of the chip (
Chromosomal aneuploidy of embryos is the cause of a large proportion of pregnancy loss, whether conceived naturally or in vitro fertilization (IVF). In the clinical practice of IVF, it is proposed that screening the embryo aneuploidy and transferring the euploidy embryo could improve the outcome of IVF. Fluorescence in situ hybridization is the earliest technique adopted for sex selection and PGT-A; however, this technique requires more technical expertise from laboratory personnel and is relatively lab...
The authors have nothing to disclose.
We would like to thank Dr. Zhangyong Ming and Mr. Rongji Hou for their advice on LIMS expanded application. This study is supported by PLA Special Research Projects for Family Planning (17JS008, 20JSZ08), Fund of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Research (No.20-065-76), and Guangzhou Citizen Health Science and Technology Research Project (201803010034).
Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
0.45 μm Syringe Filter Unit | Merkmillipore | Millex-HV | |
1.5 mL DNA LoBind Tubes | Eppendorf | 30108051 | |
15 mL tubes | Greiner Bio-One | 188261 | |
2.0 mLDNA LoBind Tubes | Eppendorf | 30108078 | |
50 mL tubes | Greiner Bio-One | 227261 | |
5x Anstart Taq Buffer (Mg2+ Plus) | FAPON | ||
Anstart Tap DNA Polymerase | FAPON | ||
AMPure XP reagent (magnetic beads for dna binding) | Beckman | A63881 | https://www.beckman.com/reagents/genomic/cleanup-and-size-selection/pcr/a63881 |
Cell Lysis buffer | Southern Medical University | Cell lysis buffer containing 40 mM Tris (pH 8), 100 mM NaCl, 2 mM EDTA, 1 mM ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid (EGTA), 1% (v/v) Triton X-100, 5 mM sodium pyrophosphate, 2 mM β-glycerophosphate, 0.1% SDS | |
ClinVar | NCBI | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/clinvar/ | |
DNA elution buffer | NEB | T1016L | |
dNTP | Vazyme | P031-AA | |
DynaMag-2 Magnet | Life Technologies | 12321D | |
Ethyl alcohol | Guangzhou Chemical Reagent Factory Thermo Fisher Scientific | http://www.chemicalreagent.com/ | |
Independently developed whole genome amplification reagents | Southern Medical University | The reagents consist of the following components: 1. Cell Lysis 2. Amplification Pre-mixed solution 1) Primer WGA-P2 (10 μM) 2) dNTP (10 mM) 3) 5x Anstart Taq Buffer (Mg2+ Plus) 3. Amplification Enzyme 1) Anstart Tap DNA Polymerase (5 U/μL) | |
Ion PI Hi-Q OT2 200 Kit | Thermo Fisher Scientific | A26434 | Kit mentioned in step 4.2.8 |
Ion PI Hi-Q Sequencing 200 Kit | Thermo Fisher Scientific | A26433 | |
Ion Proton System | Life Technologies | 4476610 | |
Ion Reporter Server System | Life Technologies | 4487118 | |
isopropanol | Guangzhou Chemical Reagent Factory | http://www.chemicalreagent.com/ | |
Library Preparation Kit | Daan Gene Co., Ltd | 114 | https://www.daangene.com/pt/certificate.html |
NaOH | Sigma-Aldrich | S5881-1KG | |
Nuclease-Free Water | Life Technologies | AM9932 | |
Oligo WGA-P2 | Sangon Biotech | 5'-ATGGTAGTCCGACTCGAGNNNN NNNNATGTGG-3' | |
OneTouch 2 System | Life Technologies | 4474779 | Template amplification and enrichment system |
PCR tubes | Axygen | PCR-02D-C | |
PicoPLEX WGA Kit | Takara Bio USA | R300671 | |
Pipette tips | Quality Scientific Products | https://www.qsptips.com/products/standard_pipette_tips.aspx | |
Portable Mini Centrifuge LX-300 | Qilinbeier | E0122 | |
Qubit 3.0 Fluorometer | Life Technologies | Q33216 | Fluorometer |
Qubit Assay Tubes | Life Technologies | Q32856 | |
Qubit dsDNA HS Assay Kit | Life Technologies | Q32851 | |
Sequencer server system | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Torrent Suite Software | |
Sequencing Reactions Universal Kit | Daan Gene Co., Ltd | 113 | https://www.daangene.com/pt/certificate.html This kit contains the following components: 1. Template Preparation Kit Set 1.1 Template Preparation Kit: Emulsion PCR buffer Emulsion PCR enzyme mix Template carrier solution 1.2 Template Preparation solutions: Template preparation reaction oil I emulsifier breaking solution II Template Preparation Reaction Oil II Nuclease-free water Tween solution Demulsification solution I Template washing solution C1 bead washing solution C1 bead resuspension solution Template resuspension solution 1.3 Template Preparation Materials: Reagent tube I connector Collection tube Reagent tube pipette I Amplification plate 8 wells strip Dedicated tips Template preparation washing adapter Template preparation filter 2. Sequencing Kit Set 2.1 Sequencing Kit: dGTP dCTP dATP dTTP Sequencing enzyme solution Sequencing primers Quality control templates 2.2 Sequencing Solutions: Sequencing solution II Sequencing solution IIII Annealing buffer Loading buffer Foaming agent Chlorine tablets C1 bead 2.3 Sequencing Materials: Reagent Tube II Reagent tube cap Reagent tube sipper II Reagent bottle sipper Reagent bottles 3. Chip |
Sodium hydroxide solution | Sigma | 72068-100ML | |
Thermal Cycler | Life Technologies | 4375786 |
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