DNA Sequencing Strategies

Abstract

AbstractThis unit contains a general discussion of factors that should be considered before embarking on a DNA sequencing project. In general, any sequencing strategy should include plans for sequencing both strands of the DNA fragment. Complementary strand confirmation leads to higher accuracy, especially when sequencing regions where artifacts such as “compressions” are a problem. Sequencing the opposite strand is often required to obtain accurate data for such regions. The most commonly used methods for generating appropriately sized DNA fragments for dideoxy and chemical sequencing are discussed in this unit, and the biochemistry underlying these procedures, as well as how to choose between these and alternative sequencing methods, are discussed in the introduction to this chapter.