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Nanopore sequencing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis : a critical review of the literature, new developments and future opportunities
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Abstract
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| The next-generation short-read sequencing technologies that generate comprehensive, whole-genome data with single-nucleotide resolution have already advanced tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and source investigation. Their high costs, tedious and lengthy processes, and large equipment remain major hurdles for research use in high tuberculosis burden countries and implementation into routine care. The portable next-generation sequencing devices developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) are attractive alternatives due to their long-read sequence capability, compact low-cost hardware, and continued improvements in accuracy and throughput. A systematic review of the published literature demonstrated limited uptake of ONT sequencing in tuberculosis research and clinical care. Of the 12 eligible articles presenting ONT sequencing data on at least one Mycobacterium tuberculosis sample, four addressed software development for long read ONT sequencing data with potential applications for M. tuberculosis. Only eight studies presented results of ONT sequencing of M. tuberculosis, of which five performed whole-genome and three did targeted sequencing. Based on these findings, we summarize the standard processes, reflect on the current limitations of ONT sequencing technology, and the research needed to overcome the main hurdles. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Journal of clinical microbiology. - Washington, D.C.
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Publication
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Washington, D.C.
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2022
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ISSN
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0095-1137
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DOI
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10.1128/JCM.00646-21
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Volume/pages
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60
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(2022)
, 10 p.
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Article Reference
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e00646-21
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ISI
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000765801800003
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Pubmed ID
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34133895
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (open access)
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