tRNA-derived small RNA fragments (tRFs) and tRNA halves (tiRNAs) are two classes of small non-coding RNAs derived from precursor tRNAs or mature tRNAs. They can act as microRNAs in RNA interference (RNAi) to regulate post-transcriptional expression. Our tRF&tiRNA-seq service provides a wealth of analyses for tRFs&tiRNAs studies, including tRFs and tiRNAs expression analysis and microRNA expression analysis.
Overview
tRFs and tiRNAs are generated through the precise biogenesis process of precursor tRNAs or mature tRNAs. They play important roles in the regulation of gene expression and cellular processes as small non-coding RNAs and are found to be associated with many human diseases and conditions. They serve as microRNAs in RNAi; regulate target mRNA stability; modulate apoptosis, and perform biological functions in response to diseases or conditions. The composition and abundance of tRFs and tiRNAs are strongly relying on the cell type and disease condition, making tRFs&tiRNAs attractive as potential biomarkers.
We provide one-stop tRF&tiRNA RNA sequencing service to identify tRF&tiRNA, profile tRF and tiRNA, predict their target genes, and provide insights into the study of biological functions and their underlying mechanisms. Based on the unique and comprehensive tiRNA and tRF database, we provide qualitative and quantitative analysis. We also provide microRNA expression profiles as well. tRF&tiRNA RNA sequencing is very helpful in discovering and detecting biomarkers and disease targets.
Features
Comprehensive Expression Analysis
Rigorous QC Process
Bioinformatics Analysis
One-Stop Solution
Provide tRFs expression analysis, tiRNAs expression analysis and microRNA expression analysis.
Optimized tRFs&tiRNAs sequencing method with a rigorous QC process
Our integrated bioinformatics pipeline can be tailored to suit your project.
Seamless integration with our broad range of tRNA technologies such as tRNA-seq
Project Workflow
1. Sample Preparation
Relieve thermodynamically stable structural constraint; ribosomal RNA depletion and fragmentation
2. Library Preparation
Small RNA cDNA library preparation, and assessed and quantified by BioAnalyzer and RTQ-PCR.
3. Sequencing
Illumina HiSeq 2500
4. Data Analysis
Accurate classification and annotation based on statistical significance and tRNA topology.
Bioinformatics Analysis Pipeline
In-depth data analysis:
Profiling of tRFs, tiRNAs and microRNA
Detect novel and rare transcript variants
Target gene prediction and functional analysis of tRFs, tiRNAs and microRNA
Annotation of tRFs, tiRNAs and microRNA
Expression and differential expression profiling
Additional miRNA expression and differential analyses
Sample Requirements
RNA sample (concentration ≥ 200 ng/uL, quantity ≥ 2 ug, RNA is not significantly degraded)
1.8 ≤ OD260/280 ≤ 2.2, OD260/230 ≥ 1.5, RIN ≥ 7, 28S:18S≥1.5.
Sample storage: RNA can be dissolved in ethanol or RNA-free ultra-pure water and stored at -80°C. RNA should avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Shipping Method:When shipping RNA samples, the RNA sample is stored in a 1.5 mL Eppendorf tube, sealed with sealing film. Shipments are generally recommended to contain 5-10 pounds of dry ice per 24 hours.
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Zheng L L, Xu W L, Liu S, et al. tRF2Cancer: A web server to detect tRNA-derived small RNA fragments (tRFs) and their expression in multiple cancers. Nucleic acids research, 2016, 44(Web Server issue): W185–W193.
Zhu L, Ge J, Li T, et al. tRNA-derived fragments and tRNA halves: The new players in cancers[J]. Cancer letters, 2019.
* For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
