PyroMark Q24 Advanced

For advanced methylation and mutation quantification in long sequence runs using Pyrosequencing
  • Advanced technology, software, and chemistry for long sequence runs
  • Quantitative methylation analysis at consecutive CpG or CpN sites
  • Improved quantification of sequence variations at any sequence position
  • Easy and improved base calling functionality
  • Assay versatility on the same instrument and in the same run
PyroMark Q24 Advanced has improved Pyrosequencing technology to provide even better real-time sequence-based detection and quantification than before. PyroMark Q24 Advanced features advanced technology, software, and chemistry, and is highly suited for analyzing any kind of sequence variation, particularly DNA methylation at CpG or CpN sites, complex mutations, or for de novo sequencing applications such as microbial typing.
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PyroMark Q24 Advancedは配列の下流部位において読み取り数およびメチル化解析の信頼性とも増大する。この例は、一回のPyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG 反応で135回のヌクレオチド添加と16の異なるCpG部位の正確な解析を証明している。PyroMark Q24で正確にこれらのサイトの全てを分析するために、ひとつにつき3つの別々の分析を行なう必要がある。|DNAセグメントを増幅し、パイロシークエンス法のテンプレートとして使用するためにDNA鎖をビオチン化します。変性後、ビオチン化一本鎖PCRアンプリコンを単離し、シークエンシング用プライマーをハイブリダイズさせます。プライマーをアニーリングさせた一本鎖テンプレートに、酵素類であるDNA polymerase、ATP sulfurylase、luciferase 、apyrase および基質であるAPS(adenosine 5' phosphosulfate)、Luciferin と共にインキュベートします。|次に、反応液にdNTP(deoxribonucleotide triphosphate)を1種類ずつ添加します。テンプレート鎖の塩基に相補するdNTPである場合、DNA polymerase によりシークエンシング用プライマーにdNTPが付加されます。dNTPが取り込まれると、取り込まれたヌクレオチドの量に比例し、定量的にPPi (ピロリン酸)が遊離します。|ATP sulfurylase は、反応液に予め含有しているAPS(adenosine 5' phosphosulfate)と遊離したPPi によりATP を生成します。このATP はLuciferase を触媒として、このATPと反応し、Oxyluciferin へと変換され、ATPの量に比例して可視光が発生します。生じた発光は、CCDセンサにより検出され、ピーク波形(パイログラム;Pyrogram)として観察されます。各ピーク(光のシグナル)の高さは、取り込まれたヌクレオチド数に比例します。|Apyrase はヌクレオチドを分解する酵素で、反応に使用されなかったヌクレオチドおよびATPを分解します。分解が完了すると、次のヌクレオチドが添加されます。|dNTPの添加が連続して行なわれます。基質として通常のdATP(deoxyadenosine triphosphate)の代わりにdATPαS(deoxyadenosine alfa-thio triphosphate)を使用します。これはdATPαS がLuciferase の基質にならず、DNA polymeraseにより効率的に使用されるからです。この連続工程により、相補的なDNA 鎖が伸長され、パイログラムにおける各発光ピークから塩基配列が決定できます。|Tホモポリマーの領域内または直後のCpGメチル化定量は非常に困難である。メチル化レベルはBisulfite変換後のCヌクレオチドと未変換のCヌクレオチドの比によって決定され、CからT への変換は長い増幅産物中のTホモポリマーの伸長をしばしば誘導し、これらの現象は頻繁に発生する。PyroMark Q24 Advancedは、Tホモポリマーの領域内または直後にあるCpG部位の信頼できる解析を可能にする。この例は、PyroMark Q24 Advancedを用いた8 Tヌクレオチドストレッチ内にあるCpG部位解析を示している。|PyroMark Q24 Advancedの改善されたアルゴリズムが、より長いリード、より明確なデータ、最小限のバックグラウンドをもたらした。PyroMark Q24(上のパネル)およびPyroMark Q24 Advanced(下のパネル)を同一アッセイでde novo シークエンシングに使用した。 青色のバーは確実に検出された塩基、黄色バーは正確に検出された塩基ではあるがユーザーによるチェックが必要な塩基、赤色のバーは信頼できない読み取りをそれぞれ示している。|SNPおよびその他の変異は互いに近くに位置していないことが多いため、従来のパイロシークエンシングケミストリーでは通常、解析する変異毎に個別のアッセイが必要になる。PyroMark Q24 Advancedの新しいケミストリーは一回のランでより長い配列解析を実現するため信頼できる解析が可能。この例は野生型と変異EGFRを90:10の比率で含むDNAサンプルの解析を示している。60回目のヌクレオチド添加後でさえも変異の定量は正確である。|PyroMark Q24 Advanced Systemは、パイロシークエンス法のワークフローが簡単かつ効率的になるようにデザインされている。アッセイのデザインからPCR増幅、シークエンシング用テンプレートの調製までの各段階は、パイロシークエンス法に最適化されたソフトウェア、キット、試薬、サンプル調製機器によりサポートされている。|PyroMark Q24 Avancedは最大24サンプルを迅速に解析するのに必要な全ステップを管理している。サンプルと試薬をロードし、ランファイルをアップロードするだけで自動で解析が行なわれる。PyroMark Q24 Advancedは、 試薬およびヌクレオチドを各ウェルに正確に分注し、放出された光シグナルを24個のCCDセンサーで検出する。 ひとつのウェルにつき1個のセンサーを使用するので、シグナルのクロスオーバーが起こらない。|PyroMark Q24 Advancedは、単体機器として設計されており、ラボ内のどこにでも設置できる。データを機器のハードドライブに保存することができ、解析実行中に機器の画面に表示できる。さらに、全ファイルを付属のUSBスティックに保存することができ、PyroMark Q24 Advanced Softwareをインストールしたコンピューターであればデータを解析できるという柔軟性がある。|PyroMark Q24 Vacuum Workstationは、PCR産物をパイロシークエンシング用の一本鎖DNAに変換する。PCR増幅産物を一連の至適化済み溶液により変性・洗浄する。この過程はわずか数分で24サンプル同時に行なえる。|
パフォーマンス
Longer Pyrosequencing runs and improved accuracy
PyroMark Q24 Advanced features improved chemistry and instrument operation algorithms that significantly increase the assay read length and accuracy of the base calling functionality, enabling easy analysis of long de novo sequencing runs. Assay read length was previously limited by background peaks and reduced light signals in the sequencing reaction. The updated chemistry and algorithms of PyroMark Q24 Advanced reduce these background peaks, thereby increasing read length and reliability. Depending on the sequence to be analyzed, highly accurate read lengths of 140 or more bases can be obtained in just a single PyroMark Q24 Advanced reaction (see figure Long de novo sequencing runs).

Improved methylation analysis at any position
PyroMark Q24 Advanced enables improved methylation quantification in long sequence runs at any sequence position. Previously, analysis of methylation sites further away from the sequencing primer could be uncertain, but now with longer read lengths and higher accuracy, methylation quantification is highly reliable throughout the entire sequencing run (see figure Analysis of 16 CpG sites in a long sequence run).

Improved sequencing accuracy in homopolymers
Bisulfite conversion in DNA methylation analysis leads to frequent poly T stretches in the nucleotide sequence, and analysis of CpG sites directly after such T homopolymers has previously been challenging due to uncertain quantification of the light signal at these sites. The increased accuracy of PyroMark Q24 Advanced enables reliable quantification of CpG methylation behind and even within a stretch of 8 T nucleotides (see figure Improved methylation quantification in homopolymers).

Analysis of mutations over long sequences
PyroMark Q24 Advanced also provides reliable quantification of multiple polymorphisms in a single assay. Since single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and other mutations are often not located close to one another, traditional Pyrosequencing chemistry usually requires separate assays for each mutation site to be analyzed. The new chemistry of PyroMark Q24 Advanced allows much longer runs, enabling reliable analysis of more than one mutation or SNP in the same run (see figure Quantitative mutation analysis in long sequence runs).
原理
Pyrosequencing technology, which is based on the principle of sequencing by synthesis, provides quantitative data in sequence context within minutes. PyroMark Q24 Advanced is a fully integrated system that provides real-time sequence information with high accuracy and long read lengths, making it highly suitable for analysis of complex mutations, epigenetic research, resistance typing, and microbial identification. The system comprises the PyroMark Q24 instrument (running firmware 3.0 or higher), PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software, PyroMark Q24 Advanced Reagents/PyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG Reagents, PyroMark Q24 Vacuum Workstation, and PyroMark Control Oligo (see table). Sample preparation solutions are also supplied to enable preparation of single-stranded DNA using the PyroMark Q24 Vacuum Workstation.

Component                            Description
PyroMark Q24 Sequencing instrument for quantitative sequence analysis
PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software Analysis software with 4 analysis modes (AQ: allele quantification; SNP: genotyping; CpG: methylation at CpG or CpN sites; and SEQ: base-calling of unknown sequences)
PyroMark Q24 Advanced Reagents Enzymes, substrates, nucleotides, and buffers. Compatible only with assays set up and analyzed with PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software. 
PyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG Reagents  Enzymes, substrates, nucleotides, and buffers for assays requiring longer sequence read lengths. Compatible only with assays set up and analyzed with PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software.
PyroMark Q24 Vacuum Workstation Workstation for preparing up to 24 samples in parallel from PCR product to single-stranded template 
PyroMark Q24 Control Oligo Control for verification of proper installation and operation of the system
PyroMark Q24 Advanced system.
Steps of the Pyrosequencing reaction:
Step 1: A DNA segment is amplified, and the strand to serve as the Pyrosequencing template is biotinylated. After denaturation, the biotinylated single-stranded PCR amplicon is isolated and allowed to hybridize with a sequencing primer. The hybridized primer and single-stranded template are incubated with the enzymes DNA polymerase, ATP sulfurylase, luciferase, and apyrase, as well as the substrates adenosine 5' phosphosulfate (APS) and luciferin (see figure "Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 1").

Step 2:
The first deoxribonucleotide triphosphate (dNTP) is added to the reaction. DNA polymerase catalyzes the addition of the dNTP to the squencing primer, if it is complementary to the base in the template strand. Each incorporation event is accompanied by release of pyrophosphate (PPi), in a quantity equimolar to the amount of incorporated nucleotide (see figure "Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 2").

Step 3: ATP sulfurylase converts PPi to ATP in the presence of adenosine 5' phosphosulfate (APS). This ATP drives the luciferase-mediated conversion of luciferin to oxyluciferin that generates visible light in amounts that are proportional to the amount of ATP. The light produced in the luciferase-catalyzed reaction is detected by CCD sensors and seen as a peak in the raw data output (Pyrogram). The height of each peak (light signal) is proportional to the number of nucleotides incorporated (see figure "Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 3").

Step 4:
Apyrase, a nucleotide-degrading enzyme, continuously degrades unincorporated nucleotides and ATP. When degradation is complete, another nucleotide is added (see figure "Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 4").

Step 5: Addition of dNTPs is performed sequentially. It should be noted that deoxyadenosine alpha-thio triphosphate (dATPαS) is used as a substitute for the natural deoxyadenosine triphosphate (dATP), since it is efficiently used by the DNA polymerase, but not recognized by the luciferase. As the process continues, the complementary DNA strand is elongated, and the nucleotide sequence is determined from the signal peaks in the Pyrogram trace (see figure "Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 5").
 
Streamlined workflow — from sample to result
The versatile PyroMark Q24 Advanced seamlessly integrates into epigenetic and genetic analysis workflows, and complements QIAGEN's advanced technologies for sample preparation, bisulfite conversion, and PCR amplification. The highly reliable instrument enables sequence-based detection and quantification of methylation at CpG or CpN sites, as well mutations. The streamlined workflow means that results can be achieved faster.
操作手順
Fast and easy sample preparation 
From PCR product to single-stranded template ready for sequencing — up to 24 samples can be prepared in parallel using the PyroMark Q24 Vacuum Workstation, in less than 15 minutes. The workstation ensures easy handling, and the actual "hands-on time" is less than 5 minutes.

Prior to Pyrosequencing, a biotinylated PCR product is generated. This biotinylated PCR product is bound to Streptavidin-coated Sepharose beads, and the beads are captured with the Vacuum Tool on the Vacuum Workstation, where they are thoroughly washed and subsequently denatured, generating single-stranded DNA suitable for Pyrosequencing. This template DNA is released into the Pyrosequencing reaction plate containing the sequencing primer, and after primer annealing, the plate is placed into the PyroMark instrument. PyroMark Q24 Advanced Reagents or PyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG Reagents contain the enzymes, nucleotides, and substrate for the Pyrosequencing reaction; these are pipetted into the dispensing cartridge, according to the volumes provided by the software, and are also placed into the instrument for the Pyrosequencing run.
アプリケーション
Pyrosequencing is becoming increasingly important for research applications in a variety of disciplines. Whether examining drug-resistance development in pathogens, the role of epigenetic DNA methylation in gene expression regulation, genetic markers for specific phenotypes in livestock, or polymorphisms in forensic samples of mitochondrial DNA, the PyroMark Q24 Advanced enables powerful and versatile analysis of genetic and epigenetic variation. In addition, because Pyrosequencing integrates sequence detection and quantification, the enhanced analysis resolution can lead to new discoveries.

Product comparison
  PyroMark Q24 Advanced PyroMark Q24
Throughput 1–24 samples 1–24 samples
Running volume 25 µl 25 µl 
PCR requirements 5–10 µl
(~0.5–3 pmol of product)
5–10 µl
(~0.5–3 pmol of product)            
Read length (assay- and
sequence-dependent)
10–140 bp or more 10–80 bp
Application software PyroMark Q24 Advanced SW
(requires firmware 1.5.6903 or higher)
PyroMark Q24 SW 2.0
Software functionality SEQ (de novo sequencing)
CpG/CpN methylation
SNP
AQ
SQA (de novo sequencing)
CpG methylation
AQ/SNP 
 
Main applications Complex mutation analysis
Epigenetics (CpG and CpN analysis)
Resistance typing and microbial ID  
Mutation analysis
Resistance typing 
 
Compatible reagents PyroMark Q24 Advanced Reagents
PyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG Reagents  
PyroMark Q24 Gold Reagents 
Sensitivity 2% mutation
98% wt  
2% mutation
98% wt  

ソフトウェア
Easy-to-use PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software
PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software, installed on a PC, enables comprehensive analysis of your results. The software contains 4 analysis modes — AQ, SNP, CpG, and SEQ. The AQ mode can be used for a variety of quantification studies of mutations such as SNPs and InDels. It is suitable for analyzing single and multivariable positions, as well as di-, tri- , and tetra- allelic mutations. The SNP mode provides genotype analysis of SNPs and InDels. The CpG mode enables methylation analysis of single or multiple CpG or CpN sites and provides a built-in control for the bisulfite treatment. The SEQ mode is used for base-calling of unknown sequences.

The PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software is user-friendly and intuitive and provides convenient and improved tools for run analysis. If a problem occurs during the run, or if the system detects an inconsistency with an assay, the software provides specific warning information for each individual well (see Warning information and recommendations). A “Warning Info” button gives access to additional information about the warning along with recommendations for troubleshooting and preventing its occurrence in subsequent assays.

Flexible and simple Pyrosequencing assay design using PyroMark Assay Design Software
PyroMark Assay Design Software 2.0 ensures easy design of PCR and sequencing primers for Pyrosequencing analyses. The assays are optimized for use with all PyroMark instruments.
Feature
Specifications
Altitude Up to 2000 m (6500 ft)
Applications Methylation analysis (CpG and CpN sites), allele quantification, genotyping, sequence analysis, microbial typing
Chemical resistance pH 4 to pH 9, common detergents, 0.5 M sodium hydroxide, ethanol
Connections One USB port (2.0)
Humidity Relative humidity of 20–90% (noncondensing)
Instrument dimensions 420 x 390 x 525 mm (16.5 x 15.4 x 20.7 in)
Kits designed for this instrument PyroMark Q24 Advanced Reagents, PyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG Reagents
Operating temperature 15–32°C (59–90°F)
Overvoltage category II
Place of operation For indoor use only
Pollution level 2
Power 100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz, 1.1–0.45 A (grounded); from external power supply to the instrument : 12 VDC and 24 VDC nominal
Process temperature 28°C (82.4°F) ± 1%
Process time Depends on the number of dispensations
Samples per run (throughput) 1–24
Software PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software (to be installed on PC)
Technology Pyrosequencing
Weight 27.5 kg (60.6 lb)

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Analysis of 16 CpG sites in a long sequence run
Analysis of 16 CpG sites in a long sequence run.
PyroMark Q24 Advanced increases both read length and reliability of methylation analysis at positions later in the sequence. This example demonstrates 135 nucleotide dispensations and the accurate analysis of 16 different CpG positions in a single PyroMark Q24 Advanced CpG reaction. To accurately analyze all of these sites with PyroMark Q24, one would need to run 3 separate assays.
Principle of Pyrosequencing – Step 1
Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 1.
A DNA segment is amplified, and the strand to serve as the Pyrosequencing template is biotinylated. After denaturation, the biotinylated single-stranded PCR amplicon is isolated and allowed to hybridize with a sequencing primer. The hybridized primer and single-stranded template are incubated with the enzymes DNA polymerase, ATP sulfurylase, luciferase, and apyrase, as well as the substrates adenosine 5' phosphosulfate (APS) and luciferin.
Principle of Pyrosequencing – Step 2
Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 2.
The first deoxribonucleotide triphosphate (dNTP) is added to the reaction. DNA polymerase catalyzes the addition of the dNTP to the squencing primer, if it is complementary to the base in the template strand. Each incorporation event is accompanied by release of pyrophosphate (PPi), in a quantity equimolar to the amount of incorporated nucleotide.
Principle of Pyrosequencing – Step 3
Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 3.
ATP sulfurylase converts PPi to ATP in the presence of adenosine 5' phosphosulfate (APS). This ATP drives the luciferase-mediated conversion of luciferin to oxyluciferin that generates visible light in amounts that are proportional to the amount of ATP. The light produced in the luciferase-catalyzed reaction is detected by CCD sensors and seen as a peak in the raw data output (Pyrogram). The height of each peak (light signal) is proportional to the number of nucleotides incorporated.
Principle of Pyrosequencing – Step 4
Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 4.
Apyrase, a nucleotide-degrading enzyme, continuously degrades unincorporated nucleotides and ATP. When degradation is complete, another nucleotide is added.
Principle of Pyrosequencing – Step 5
Principle of Pyrosequencing — step 5.
Addition of dNTPs is performed sequentially. It should be noted that deoxyadenosine alpha-thio triphosphate (dATPαS) is used as a substitute for the natural deoxyadenosine triphosphate (dATP), since it is efficiently used by the DNA polymerase, but not recognized by the luciferase. As the process continues, the complementary DNA strand is elongated, and the nucleotide sequence is determined from the signal peaks in the Pyrogram trace.
Improved methylation quantification in homopolymers
Improved methylation quantification in homopolymers.
Quantification of CpG methylation directly following a T homopolymer or between T homopolymers is especially challenging. Methylation levels are determined by the ratio of converted C nucleotides to unconverted C nucleotides following bisulfite treatment, and since the C to T conversion often leads to long T homopolymer stretches in an amplicon, this scenario occurs often. PyroMark Q24 Advanced enables accurate quantification of CpG position after or between T homopolymers.This example shows the analysis of a CpG site within a stretch of 8 T nucleotides.
Long de novo sequencing runs (sequence detail 95-140 bp) — PyroMark Q24 vs. PyroMark Q24 Advanced
Long de novo sequencing runs.
Read length is a critical factor for analysis of unknown sequences, often limiting the reliable analysis to 40–80 bases. The improved chemistry and algorithm of PyroMark Q24 Advanced significantly increases the possible read length and provides higher accuracy. PyroMark Q24 (upper panel) and PyroMark Q24 Advanced (lower panel) were used for de novo sequencing using the same assay. Blue bars indicate reliably detected bases; yellow indicates bases that might have been determined correctly but should be checked by the user; red indicates unreliable readings.
Quantitative mutation analysis in long sequence runs
Quantitative mutation analysis in long sequence runs.
Since mutations and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are rarely in directly neighboring positions, common Pyrosequencing chemistry might require separate assays for analysis of more than one mutation site. The new chemistry of PyroMark Q24 Advanced allows much longer runs, enabling reliable analysis of additional mutations within one run. This example shows the analysis of a 10:90 mixture of wild-type and mutated EGFR. Even after 60 dispensations, the analysis is exact.
Workflow solutions.
The components of the PyroMark Q24 Advanced system are designed to make the Pyrosequencing workflow straightforward and efficient. Each step, from assay design to PCR amplification and preparation of sequencing templates, is supported by software, kits, reagents, and sample prep instrumentation optimized for Pyrosequencing.
Fully integrated system.
Though small in size, PyroMark Q24 Advanced manages all steps necessary to rapidly analyze up to 24 samples. Simply load your samples and reagents, upload your run file, and walk away. The instrument dispenses reagents and nucleotides to each well with precision. Light signals emitted are detected by 24 CCD sensors — one sensor per well — thereby eliminating signal crossover.
Easy data management.
PyroMark Q24 Advanced is designed as a stand-alone instrument, which makes it easy to place anywhere in the lab. Data are stored on the instrument hard drive and can be viewed on the instrument screen during a run. Additionally, all files are stored on the supplied USB stick, giving the user the flexibility to analyze data on any computer with PyroMark Q24 Advanced Software installed.
Efficient template prep.

The PyroMark Q24 Vacuum Workstation enables conversion of PCR products into the single-stranded DNA for Pyrosequencing. Exposure of the PCR amplicons to a series of optimized solutions denatures and washes the DNA. This process is carried out for 24 samples in parallel and takes only a few minutes.