Leveraging the power of long reads for targeted sequencing

Table 2.

Summary of currently available adaptive sampling approaches

Features readfish UNCALLED ONT built-in BOSS-RUNS
Instrument compatibility MinION, GridION, PromethION MinION, GridION MinION, GridION, PromethION MinION, GridION, PromethION
Number of targets Enrichment: Min. 0.1%–Max. 10% of genome size for targets within same genome, 1%–5% optimal
Depletion: Variable based on proportion in sample
Customizable
Dynamic decisions
Setup Requires GPU and considerable computational knowledge Decent computational knowledge required Not required Requires GPU and considerable computational knowledge
Limitations Nontrivial to install, requires reinstall for MinKNOW updates Requires port codes for run initiation, nontrivial for GridION or PromethION No dynamic decision capability Nontrivial to install, requires reinstall for MinKNOW updates

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  1. Genome Res. 34: 1701-1718

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