Protocol for high-resolution multiplexed sequencing of single-cell full-length transcriptome with CBTi-seq

Balancing throughput and full-length coverage remains challenging in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq). Here, we present combinational barcoded Tn5 transposon insertion sequencing (CBTi-seq), a highly scalable protocol for constructing multiplexed, full-length transcriptome libraries from single cells and micro-region tissues. The workflow details sample acquisition, one-step reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) cDNA amplification, orthogonal combinational barcoded Tn5 tagmentation, multiplexed pooling, dual-option purification, and final library enrichment. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to He et al. 1

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STAR Protocols
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2026-08-03
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2026.104765
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Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
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Protocol for high-resolution multiplexed sequencing of single-cell full-length transcriptome with CBTi-seq

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Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
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Protocol for high-resolution multiplexed sequencing of single-cell full-length transcriptome with CBTi-seq

Xiangwei Zhao, Peidong Qi, Zhe Jiao, Wenyi Zhang, Dongmei Zhang, Liyong He
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Balancing throughput and full-length coverage remains challenging in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq). Here, we present combinational barcoded Tn5 transposon insertion sequencing (CBTi-seq), a highly scalable protocol for constructing multiplexed, full-length transcriptome libraries from single cells and micro-region tissues. The workflow details sample acquisition, one-step reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) cDNA amplification, orthogonal combinational barcoded Tn5 tagmentation, multiplexed pooling, dual-option purification, and final library enrichment. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to He et al. 1

STAR ProtocolsVol. 7(3)
Nantong University (CN), Southeast University (BD), Southeast University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
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