Seqanswers Leaderboard Ad

Collapse

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • what is "the mean per-base read coverage"

    Hi! I have a values of the mean per-base read coverage for each gene. My question what is it? How to calculate RPKM using these "the mean per-base read coverage". Thank you.

  • #2
    Can I use these values for the comparison of gene transcription between several distant samples?

    Comment


    • #3
      Going from a single number for each gene (which is what I presume you have in 'mean per-base read coverage') to something that encompasses all reads (the 'M' in RPKM) using the length of each gene (the 'K') seems hard if not impossible.

      As for using the values for a comparison, normalizing them, making some broad assumptions and looking for gross changes, then I think that you could do so. I'd back up everything you find with other evidence but for a rough estimate of differential then your values will give you guidance.

      Comment


      • #4
        Thank you Rick. The "mean per-base read coverage" was computed on exons. So, if knowing gene length is it still hard to perform such a calculations?

        Comment


        • #5
          I suppose if you assume that all of your reads are the same length and if you know the lengths of your exons then you can determine the number of reads for each exon. From that information you can sum up the number of reads for all exons and sum up the lengths of all exons. From that information you can calculate RPKM for each exon. The assumption of all reads being the same length is the most critical part.

          Comment


          • #6
            Thank you very much. Say we have a gene of length 1000 bp and average read per-base equal to say 15. So what is the calculation procedure in numbers to deduct the RPKM?

            Comment


            • #7
              First, get the number of reads for each gene, call this number Rz . This would be Rz = L * A / X where:

              L = length of the gene
              A = average reads per base
              X = length of a read

              And lower-case 'z' represents the gene number (e.g., R1 is gene #1, R2 is gene #2, etc.)

              Second, sum up the number of reads for all of the genes. Divide by 1,000,000. Call this number 'M'. In other words M = sum(Rz) / 1000000

              Then for each gene you can determine the RPKM via Rz / L / M

              Comment

              Latest Articles

              Collapse

              • seqadmin
                Strategies for Sequencing Challenging Samples
                by seqadmin


                Despite advancements in sequencing platforms and related sample preparation technologies, certain sample types continue to present significant challenges that can compromise sequencing results. Pedro Echave, Senior Manager of the Global Business Segment at Revvity, explained that the success of a sequencing experiment ultimately depends on the amount and integrity of the nucleic acid template (RNA or DNA) obtained from a sample. “The better the quality of the nucleic acid isolated...
                03-22-2024, 06:39 AM
              • seqadmin
                Techniques and Challenges in Conservation Genomics
                by seqadmin



                The field of conservation genomics centers on applying genomics technologies in support of conservation efforts and the preservation of biodiversity. This article features interviews with two researchers who showcase their innovative work and highlight the current state and future of conservation genomics.

                Avian Conservation
                Matthew DeSaix, a recent doctoral graduate from Kristen Ruegg’s lab at The University of Colorado, shared that most of his research...
                03-08-2024, 10:41 AM

              ad_right_rmr

              Collapse

              News

              Collapse

              Topics Statistics Last Post
              Started by seqadmin, Yesterday, 06:37 PM
              0 responses
              11 views
              0 likes
              Last Post seqadmin  
              Started by seqadmin, Yesterday, 06:07 PM
              0 responses
              10 views
              0 likes
              Last Post seqadmin  
              Started by seqadmin, 03-22-2024, 10:03 AM
              0 responses
              51 views
              0 likes
              Last Post seqadmin  
              Started by seqadmin, 03-21-2024, 07:32 AM
              0 responses
              68 views
              0 likes
              Last Post seqadmin  
              Working...
              X