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- Title
Rapid genomic characterization of SARS-CoV-2 viruses from clinical specimens using nanopore sequencing.
- Authors
Li, Jun; Wang, Haoqiu; Mao, Lingfeng; Yu, Hua; Yu, Xinfen; Sun, Zhou; Qian, Xin; Cheng, Shi; Chen, Shuchang; Chen, Junfang; Pan, Jingcao; Shi, Jueliang; Wang, Xuchu
- Abstract
The novel SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has swiftly spread worldwide. The rapid genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 strains has become a helpful tool for better understanding the genomic characteristics and origin of the virus. To obtain virus whole-genome sequences directly from clinical specimens, we performed nanopore sequencing using a modified ARTIC protocol in a portable nanopore sequencer and validated a routine 8-h workflow and a 5-h rapid pipeline. We conducted some optimization to improve the genome sequencing workflow. The sensitivity of the workflow was also tested by serially diluting RNA from clinical samples. The optimized pipeline was finally applied to obtain the whole genomes of 29 clinical specimens collected in Hangzhou from January to March 2020. In the 29 obtained complete genomes of SARS-CoV-2, 33 variations were identified and analyzed. The genomic variations and phylogenetic analysis hinted at multiple sources and different transmission patterns during the COVID-19 epidemic in Hangzhou, China. In conclusion, the genomic characteristics and origin of the virus can be quickly determined by nanopore sequencing following our workflows.
- Subjects
NANOPORES; SARS-CoV-2; NUCLEOTIDE sequencing; RNA; MICROBIAL genomes
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2020, Vol 10, Issue 1, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-020-74656-y