I'm using the TruSeq Stranded Total RNA library preparation kit to generate libraries for 2x150 bp paired-end sequencing. Illumina's fragmentation protocol recommends 94°C for 8 minutes for intact, high quality RNA to generate insert lengths of 120-210 bp. If I am going to run a 2x150 bp sequencing run, I am concerned that 1) smaller fragments (< 150 bp) will preferentially bind and sequence, and 2) the read length may be overkill for this fragment population size and therefore be a waste of data. Illumina provides alternate fragmentation times for intact RNA, but I am unsure as to which is most efficient for a 2x150 bp (long RNA-seq) run. Can anyone provide feedback and/or experience with long RNA-seq?
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