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highlights
- Universal Depletion: Novel probe-free technology depletes rRNA from any organism.
- Simplest Library Prep: Simultaneous ligation of both adapters reduces hands-on processing.
- Automation Friendly: Streamlined protocol for increased scalability
Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA Library Kit is the simplest RNA-Seq library prep kit available to make stranded, ribosomal RNA (rRNA) depleted, total RNA libraries. This all-inclusive RNA-Seq library prep kit features a novel probe-free rRNA depletion technology, RiboFree Universal Depletion, that is compatible with total RNA from any organism. Therefore, this Total RNA-Seq library kit provides a versatile and valuable tool for whole transcriptome analysis in a myriad of scientific applications. Depletion of rRNAs (which can comprise as much as 90% of a total RNA sample) is completely integrated into the library preparation workflow of this kit. RiboFree Universal Depletion uses the input RNA as templates to drive the enzymatic removal of the reverse transcribed cDNA from the overly abundant ribosomal RNA sequences, thus eliminating the need to select, design or add organism-specific probes. RiboFree Universal Depletion is validated across biological kingdom and phyla, including human, rodent, avian, plant, and various prokaryotes, as well as RNA from a wide range of sample types including cells, snap-frozen tissues, FFPE tissues, and whole blood. It’s truly One for All: Universal rRNA Depletion for Any Organism. As the simplest library preparation method for total RNA-Seq, Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA Library Kit simultaneously ligates both partial P7 and P5 adapters to the first-strand cDNAs in one step without adding extra artificial sequences; also, reagents in most sections of the protocol are in premixed formats ready for use. Such convenience greatly reduces hands-on processing. The automation-friendly protocol allows RNA to NGS libraries in as little as 4 hours. Everything needed to make sequencing-ready libraries, such as unique dual indexing primers and SPRI beads, are included in the kit. It’s RNA-Seq made simple.
| Equipment Needed (user provided) | Thermal cycler with heated lid, magnetic stand for 0.2 mL PCR tubes, microcentrifuge for 0.2 mL PCR tubes and 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes, and a benchtop vortex mixer. A complimentary magnet stand is available at online checkout for direct U.S. customers of R3000 and R3003. |
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| Input Quality | RNA should be free of DNA contamination and enzymatic inhibitors, with A260/A280 and A260/A230 ≥ 1.8. RNA with lower purity ratios (A260/A280 and A260/A230) should be treated with DNase I and purified with the RNA Clean & Concentrator™ (Cat. No. R1013) prior to processing. RNA should be suspended in water, TE, or a low-salt buffer.
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| Library Storage | Libraries eluted in DNA Elution Buffer (provided) may be stored at ≤ 4°C overnight or ≤ -20°C for long-term storage. |
| Processing Time | As little as 4 hours |
| RNA Input | 10 – 250 ng of total RNA.
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| Sample Input Material | RNA from any species |
| Sequencing Platform Compatibility | Libraries are compatible with all Illumina® sequencing platforms except HiSeq® X.
Illumina originally limits the applications on HiSeq X exclusively for whole-genome libraries. Please confirm with the sequencing service provider for acceptability and additional details if expecting to sequence Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA libraries on HiSeq X series sequencers. |
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FAQs
Purified total RNA from any organism. Please see our Multi-Organism Transcriptomics Application Note (data from the previous version of the kit with instruction manual v1.3.0.)
This kit is not designed for metatranscriptomics, and thus the performance cannot be guaranteed for such application. In our preliminary test using total RNA extracted from our ZymoBIOMICS Microbial Community Standard (D6300) using 100 ng as input and depleting for 2 hours yielded libraries where remaining rRNA reads were around 25%. Therefore, for rRNA depletion in metatranscriptomic samples with low complexity (<10 microbial species/strains), this kit could be suitable, and we recommend using a higher amount of total RNA as input whenever possible and optionally performing the Depletion Reaction for at least 2 hours.
It is possible to prepare libraries using this kit with degraded RNA with low RIN scores, such as RNA from FFPE samples, although the performance may be negatively impacted. For optimal results using degraded samples, please refer to Appendix E in the kit protocol for detailed suggestions,
Generally, the random hexamer priming during reverse transcription and the reaction conditions during the depletion allows the production of appropriately sized inserts and final libraries for Illumina® sequencers.
Kit Components
| Cat # | Name | Size |
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| R3001 | Zymo-Seq RiboFree Universal cDNA Kit | 12 Preps |
| D3008 | Zymo-Seq UDI Primer Set (Indexes 1-12) | 12 indexes |
| D3096 | Zymo-Seq UDI Primer Plate (Indexes 1-96) | 96 Indexes |
| R3004-1-6 | Zymo-Seq Wash Buffer | 6 mL |
| R3004-1-48 | Zymo-Seq Wash Buffer | 48 mL |
| D3004-4-10 | DNA Elution Buffer | 10 ml |
| D3004-4-50 | DNA Elution Buffer | 50 ml |
| W1001-1 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 1 ml |
| W1001-4 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 4 ml |
| W1001-6 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 6 ml |
| W1001-10 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 10 ml |
| W1001-30 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 30 ml |
| 3DP-1002 | PCR Strip MagStand | 1 unit |
Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA Library Kit
| Cat # | Name | Size |
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| R3000 | Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA Library Kit | 12 Preps |
| R3003 | Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA Library Kit | 96 Preps |