Next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based proteomics services offer a practical alternative to building in-house capabilities, giving you immediate access to sequencing and analytical expertise without having to invest in the required infrastructure. Outsourcing NGS-based protein sequencing services can help you reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and scale studies efficiently while ensuring high-quality, reproducible results. Combining high–plex proteomics assays with the power and scalability of NGS enables simultaneous interrogation of thousands of proteins in a single sample, maximizing the discovery power of proteomic studies. In addition, NGS-based proteomics services offer scalable multiplexing with the flexibility to increase content to support large-scale applications.
Benefits of NGS-based proteomics services
SomaSeq Discovery service overview
SomaSeq Discovery proteomics services utilize SomaSeq Discovery, a high-throughput NGS assay that can detect and quantify over 9500 unique human proteins from a single sample across more than 200 biological pathways. SomaSeq Discovery is the largest NGS-based proteomic panel on the market, with 4000 more protein targets than the leading antibody-based assay.1 SomaSeq Discovery uses slow off-rate modified aptamer (SOMAmer) Reagents, validated through methods like mass spectrometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), to ensure reliable and reproducible results at the speed and scale of NGS.
SomaSeq Discovery service highlights
Outsourcing your SomaSeq Discovery proteomics project to a trusted service provider offers a practical alternative to building in-house workflows, giving you immediate access to NGS-based proteomics capabilities and expertise. SomaSeq Discovery services can help you accelerate discoveries and gain broader biological insights with consistent, quality-controlled data. These services also simplify data analysis so you can focus on interpretation along with the option to integrate multiomics for a deeper understanding of biology.
SomaSeq Discovery service providers can accommodate a wide range of project sizes, from small pilot studies to large-scale research initiatives. In addition to delivering high-quality data, these labs also provide detailed quality control metrics and support for both basic and advanced proteomics analysis services, ensuring that researchers receive reliable data from their samples. Additional benefits of SomaSeq Discovery services include:
How to outsource to a
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Use the contact form to speak with an Illumina representative specialized in proteomics services. Once connected, the Illumina specialist will get you in touch with a service provider to best suit your proteomics needs.
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SomaSeq Discovery service providers
View our growing network of trusted SomaSeq Discovery proteomics service providers.
| Service provider | Location | Contact info |
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| SeqCenter | Pennsylvania, United States | https://www.seqcenter.com/contact/ |
| TGEN | Arizona, United States | soma@tgen.org |
| University of California, Los Angeles - Technology Center for Genomics Bioinformatics | California, United States | sequencing@mednet.ucla.edu |
| University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | Colorado, United States | genomics.core@cuanschutz.edu |
| Washington University - McDonnell Genome Institute | Missouri, United States | gtac-mgi-list@email.wustl.edu |
| Genome Quebec | Quebec, Canada | infoservices@genomequebec.com |
| Service provider | Location | Contact info |
|---|---|---|
| Genomics Taiwan | Taiwan | https://www.genomics.com.tw/en/contact |
| The University of Sydney - Sydney Mass Spectrometry | Sydney, Australia | mass.spectrometry@sydney.edu.au |
| Service provider | Location | Contact info |
|---|---|---|
| CNIC | Spain | jalopez@cnic.es |
| Genomix4Life | Italy | maria.ravo@genomix4life.com |
| IAB | Czechia | iabio@iabio.eu |
| LIGAN | France | |
| TATAA | Sweden | info@tataa.com |
| NGI | Sweden | affinity.proteomics-uppsala@scilifelab.uu.se |
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Process overview
The following is a typical process when working with your SomaSeq Discovery service provider.
| 1. Consultation | After reaching out to an Illumina specialist, you’ll be connected to a trusted service provider through the Illumina network. During this phase, you'll discuss your research goals, sample types, desired outcomes, and any specific requirements such as target protein panels or data analysis needs. |
| 2. Sample submission and intake | Providers will guide you through sample preparation requirements and shipping protocols. Upon receipt, samples are logged, assessed for quality, and prepared for processing. |
| 3. Library preparation | Using Illumina SomaSeq Discovery library prep, the service providers convert protein samples into sequencing-ready libraries. |
| 4. Sequencing | Libraries are sequenced using the Illumina NovaSeq X Series or NovaSeq 6000 sequencing systems, enabling detection of up to ~9500 unique human proteins. Sequencing parameters are optimized based on project scope. |
| 5. Data analysis and QC | Service providers deliver comprehensive QC metrics and offer basic or advanced data analysis. This may include protein quantification and bioinformatics interpretation tailored to your research questions. |
| 6. Delivery of results | Final data sets are securely delivered along with documentation and optional consultation to help interpret findings. Providers may also support integration with other omics data if needed. |
FAQ
Yes, SomaSeq Discovery providers offer project consultations. Fill out the contact form on this page to learn how to initiate a consultation with these providers.
Yes, these service providers deliver QC metrics for all samples. Fill out the contact form on this page to learn more about Illumina Protein Prep services.
Many providers offer basic data analysis; some also provide advanced analysis or bioinformatics support. Fill out the contact form on this page to learn more about these service providers.
Yes, some providers accept pilot projects to validate performance before scaling. Availability varies by provider. Fill out the contact form on this page to learn more about these providers and potential pilot project discounts.
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References
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