Related to BGI Chooses Agilent’s Platforms to Optimize Next-Generation Sequencing Work

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• Target Enrichment
• Agilent Technologies
• The HaloPlex target-enrichment system enables efficient analysis of genomic regions of interest for a large number of samples and can cover thousands of exons per sample. It uses single-tube target amplification and removes the need for library pre
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• Binary-Gradient LC System
• Agilent Technologies
• The 1220 Infinity LC with DAD is an integrated, binary-gradient LC system with a pressure range of up to 600 bar, supporting both HPLC and UHPLC technology, including sub-two micron and superficially porous columns. The built-in diode-array detecto
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• Dried Blood-Spot Analysis
• Agilent Technologies
• The Automated Card Extraction LC/MS system, an integrated instrument for the analysis of dried blood spots and other dried media, works well for pharmaceutical and clinical research laboratories. Dried blood-spot analysis can be used to obtain quan
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• DNA Fragment Analysis
• Advanced Analytical
• The new Fragment Analyzer™ can provide a high-throughput alternative to lab-on-a-chip methods for qualifying DNA fragments prior to next-gen sequencing runs. The Fragment Analyzer can help labs under pressure from increasing sample workloads. No fl
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• Gene-Expression Microarray
• Agilent Technologies
• The SurePrint G3 Human Gene-Expression v2 microarray is available with an array of probes designed using the Broad Institute’s human reference catalog of large intergenic noncoding RNAs. The microarray is part of a microarray platform with a range
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• LIMS for NGS
• GenoLogics Life Sciences Software
• Specifically designed for sequencing, Clarity LIMS is a lab management system that combines information management essentials for CLIA-certified and regulated labs with an easy-to-navigate interface. Clarity LIMS can offer support for clinical lab
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• Liquid Handling and Sample Prep Automation
• Agilent Technologies
• The Encore multispan system combines multispan pipetting with the reach of a built-in robotic arm and intelligent software control. Its dual pipetting system provides two individual banks of multiple pipettes where each moves independently in multi
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• mRNA Kit for Next-Generation Sequencing
• IntegenX
• A directional messenger RNA (mRNA) kit is now available for automated NGS library preparation on the Apollo 324T System. Co-developed with New England Biolabs and requiring just 500 picograms of mRNA starting material, the PrepX RNA-Seq library pre
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• DNA Library Prep
• New England BioLabs
• The NEBNext® Ultra DNA Library Prep Kit for Illumina® contains enzymes and buffers that can convert a small amount of DNA input into indexed libraries for next-generation sequencing on the Illumina platform. The workflow of NEBNext Ultra
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• NGS Fragment Library Prep
• Beckman Coulter
• SPRIselect utilizes SPRI (Solid Phase Reversible Immobilization)-based chemistry to simplify genomic DNA size selection for next-generation sequencing fragment library preparation. Following shearing, the library construction process requires size
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• Light-Scattering Detectors
• Agilent Technologies
• The 1290 Infinity and 1260 Infinity evaporative light-scattering detectors are suited for the analysis of non- and semi-volatile compounds in pharmaceutical, drug discovery, QA/QC, and other forms of analysis. Both can screen pharmaceutical compoun
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• Data Storage
• Agilent Technologies
• OpenLAB Data Store with Lab Applications is meant for smaller laboratories and provides central storage of the data produced by OpenLAB chromatography data systems. The software is also designed to streamline the management of laboratory operations
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• Sample Quality Control
• Agilent Technologies
• The Genomic DNA ScreenTape can work with the 2200 TapeStation instrument to determine the quantity, size, and quality of genomic DNA in less than two minutes per sample, using only one microliter of material. This automated sample QC tool can be us
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• NGS Sample Prep Library Kit
• Swift Biosciences
• The Accel-NGS™ DNA library kit is the first product in a new line of kits for next-generation sequencing sample preparation. Users can produce PCR-free libraries with 5 Ng of input DNA. The two-step adaptation process also reduces adapter dimer for
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• Peptide Mapping Biocolumns
• Agilent Technologies
• AdvanceBio peptide mapping columns are designed to provide high-resolution peptide maps for protein identification and determination of post-translation modifications. These columns provide the ability to resolve and identify amino acid substitutio
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• LC/MS Sample Filtration
• Agilent Technologies
• Captiva ND and ND Lipids filter plates and new 3 mL cartridges are designed to make particulate removal, protein precipitation, and lipid removal more user-friendly. The non-drip design can simplify workflows with in-well precipitation, reducing th
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• Syringe Filters
• Agilent Technologies
• Captiva filtration products are available in a range of sizes, formats, and membranes. The Captiva syringe filters have high flow rates and large sample loading capacity. Every syringe filter is constructed with high-grade virgin polypropylene or M
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• Gas Chromatograph
• Agilent Technologies
• The 7890B gas chromatograph runs on OpenLAB chromatography data system software. Interactive integration tools and graphical displays accelerate data review, which can reduce time-to-results. The 7890B GC offers performance specifications with adva
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• Mass Selective Detector
• Agilent Technologies
• The 5977A series GC/MSD features a new specification metric, the Instrument Detection Limit, which can improve true system-level performance in practice. It also uses TwisTorr 304 FS turbomolecular pump for light gas operation. The 5977A series GC/
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• Exome Sample Prep
• Agilent Technologies
• SureSelect Human All-Exon V5 and V5 + UTRs for next-generation sequencing produce exome samples ready for sequencing the next day. They also provide good sequencing efficiencies as well as coverage of current genomics databases including RefSeq, CC