CAGE-Seq

CAGE-Seq

Cap analysis gene expression sequencing (CAGE) is a protocol that can measure RNA expression and map transcription start sites (TSS) in promoters. In this method, RNA is first reverse transcribed using a random primer. RNA cap and 3’-ends are biotinylated. Non-hybridized single-stranded RNAs are digested with RNase, leaving 5’ complete cDNAs which are captured using streptavidin beads. The cDNA is then processed for sequencing.

  • CAGE-Seq: Takahashi H., Lassmann T., Murata M. and Carninci P. (2012) 5' end-centered expression profiling using cap-analysis gene expression and next-generation sequencing. Nat Protoc 7: 542-561