I am trying to sequence a 3645bp transcript. The coding region is from around 250bp to 1200bps only. So, how many pair or single (either forward or reverse) primers i will be needing for sequencing in sanger? Thank you
Paul Rutland Yes sir, actually I have to sequence the entire 3645 bps. I was confused whether if I have to use one set of primer or either one forward or one reverse every ~850bp.
In that case I agree with Sajede Rasouli . You will get no sequence under the primer or for the next 30 bases so at the very least the 2 end sequences will have to be done forwards and reverse. Also you will need to allow for this in all the forward primers which will nedd to overlap with the expected sequence bu about 60 bases so if you think you can get 700 sequenced nases the next primer should be at about base 640. Some high GC or very high AT regions may need shorter sequencing but whether you need both directions depends on the quality of the template and its sequence so I would sequence forwards and only do the reverse at the ends or when the sequence looks poor if money is an issue. Many people will claim to get 900 bases per sequence but signal strength is stronger and reading is easier with shorter reads and if you are sequencing off one long template then you will see the extra bases when things go well