cDNA-detector: detection and removal of cDNA contamination in DNA sequencing libraries

Abstract Background Exogenous cDNA introduced into an experimental system, either intentionally or accidentally, can appear as added read coverage over that gene in next-generation sequencing libraries derived from this system. If not properly recognized and managed, this cross-contamination with ex...

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Main Authors: Meifang Qi, Utthara Nayar, Leif S. Ludwig, Nikhil Wagle, Esther Rheinbay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Bioinformatics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12859-021-04529-2