Abstract: The use of different primer sets in reverse transcription incorporates tags allowing for the selective amplification of cDNA transcribed using the different primers. Primers targeting non-desired RNA sequences such as ribosomal RNA can be used to prevent subsequent amplification of cDNA transcribed from those non-coding fragments. Accordingly effective depletion of non-desired sequences after cDNA amplification can be achieved. Systems and methods of the invention have applications in whole-transcriptome analysis. Non-coding sequence targeting primers can include nucleotide analogs that, when enzymatically processed, prevent subsequent amplification. Library preparation can include single primer isothermal amplification (SPIA) techniques wherein an RNA sequence required for SPIA is included in random primers but is absent from primers targeting non-coding RNA.

Abstract: The use of different primer sets in reverse transcription incorporates tags allowing for the selective amplification of cDNA transcribed using the different primers. Primers targeting non-desired RNA sequences such as ribosomal RNA can be used to prevent subsequent amplification of cDNA transcribed from those non-coding fragments. Accordingly effective depletion of non-desired sequences after cDNA amplification can be achieved. Systems and methods of the invention have applications in whole-transcriptome analysis. Non-coding sequence targeting primers can include nucleotide analogs that, when enzymatically processed, prevent subsequent amplification. Library preparation can include single primer isothermal amplification (SPIA) techniques wherein an RNA sequence required for SPIA is included in random primers but is absent from primers targeting non-coding RNA.