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Single-cell FLASH-seq kits

Ultra-sensitive, full-length and plate-based single cell RNA-seq technology for FACS-sorted cells.

Library preparation kits for Illumina®, AVITI™, Ultima Genomics and MGI.


Catalog number	#10921	#10923
Number of samples The total number of samples that can be lysed with the provided volume.	96	384
Total preps and plate format How many library preps can be prepared in total with one kit. One plate per kit.	96	384
Documentation	User guide

Cat ##10921
Total reactions How many library preps can be prepared in total with one kit
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Cat ##10923
Total reactions How many library preps can be prepared in total with one kit
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Benefits

The MERCURIUS™ Extraction-free FLASH-seq kits contain all the oligos and enzymes needed to go from FACS-sorted cells to sequencing-ready libraries.

Ultra-sensitive: Up to 2x more genes detected than other commercially available solutions. Ideal for rare cell capture.

Full-length transcript coverage: From differential gene expression to splicing variants and isoform detection.

No need for prior RNA extraction: Simply FACS-sort the cells in the wells containing the buffer for complete lysis and efficient reverse transcription.

One-day lab workflow: Convenient and short protocol from samples to sequencing-ready libraries in only 7H30.

Suited to automation: Enables seamless integration into high-throughput workflows, furter reducing hands-on time and increasing scalability, reproducibility and efficiency.

Experimental workflow at a glance
Performance
Product specifications
Cells compatibility

FLASH-seq

1. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows The Highest Sensitivity In Gene Detection

The number of detected genes in HEK 293T cells processed with different protocols. Reads were downsampled to 500,000 raw reads.

2. The Sensitivity Of MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is Retained Even In Highly Heterogeneous Populations

The MERCURIUSTM FLASH-seq sensitivity is retained even in highly heterogeneous populations

Number of genes detected in human PBMCs, processed with different protocols, and the number of reads downsampled to 125,000 raw reads.

3. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is A Full-Length ScRNA-Seq Protocol

Gene body coverage shows a uniform read distribution across the entire gene body for the FLASH-seq protocol.

4. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows High Sensitivity For Low Sample Inputs

FLASH-seq shows high sensitivity for low sample inputs

The number of genes detected in HEK 293T cells using different RNA inputs (from 2.5 pg to 250 pg) at different sequencing depths.

5. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Can Discriminate Rare Cell Populations In Heterogeneous Samples

UMAP of hPBMC, automatically annotated using Azimuth (Hao et al., 2021).

For (application)	full-length mRNA sequencing for single-cell
For use with (equipment)	Illumina, AVITI, Ultima Gneomics and MGI instruments
Species compatibility	All eukaryotic species
Available formats	96 and 384 preps
Shipping conditions	Dry ice
Storage conditions	-20C

We do not recommend very large cells, such as cardiomyocytes, or any other cell type incompatible with the FACS sorting step.

1. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows The Highest Sensitivity In Gene Detection

The number of detected genes in HEK 293T cells processed with different protocols. Reads were downsampled to 500,000 raw reads.

2. The Sensitivity Of MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is Retained Even In Highly Heterogeneous Populations

Number of genes detected in human PBMCs, processed with different protocols, and the number of reads downsampled to 125,000 raw reads.

3. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is A Full-Length ScRNA-Seq Protocol 

Gene body coverage shows a uniform read distribution across the entire gene body for the FLASH-seq protocol.

4. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows High Sensitivity For Low Sample Inputs 

The number of genes detected in HEK 293T cells using different RNA inputs (from 2.5 pg to 250 pg) at different sequencing depths.

5. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Can Discriminate Rare Cell Populations In Heterogeneous Samples

UMAP of hPBMC, automatically annotated using Azimuth (Hao et al., 2021).

Product specifications

FAQs

MERCURIUS™ FLASH-seq is a plate-based method that focuses on polyadenylated RNA, which includes most mRNAs. It provides detailed information on gene structure and alternative splicing. Its ability to capture full-length mRNA transcripts and detect low-abundance genes makes it a powerful tool for gene expression profiling.

FLASH-seq protocol was designed to enhance both the sensitivity and efficiency of single-cell mRNA sequencing compared to the most famous plate-based method, Smart-seq2

Read more about the technology in our blog posts: here and here.
We have significantly enhanced the original FLASH-seq method to offer a streamlined workflow and superior data output. This plate-based technology (available in 96- and 384-well formats) features a novel, non-toxic tagmentation buffer and delivers ultra-sensitive gene detection, capturing up to two times more genes compared to other commercially available solutions.
Immunology

FLASH-seq is ideal for studying rare immune cell populations, such as antigen-specific T cells or exhausted T cell subsets in chronic infections and cancer. Its high sensitivity allows researchers to capture subtle transcriptomic differences, splicing events, and even intracellular viral transcripts at the single-cell level.

Cancer
Dissect tumor heterogeneity by sequencing rare cancer stem cells or circulating tumor cells. FLASH-seq enables detection of expressed mutations, splicing isoforms, and gene fusions, providing deep insights into clonal evolution and therapeutic resistance in individual cancer cells.

Neurobiology
In complex tissues like the brain, FLASH-seq empowers researchers to analyze rare neuronal subtypes or glial cells with high resolution. It reveals alternative splicing events and single-nucleotide variants that may be critical in neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders.

Genetic Therapies & ASOs
FLASH-seq can be used to assess the impact of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) on target splicing at single-cell resolution. This enables precise tracking of treatment efficacy across rare or responsive cell subsets within a population.

Intracellular Pathogens
Detect intracellular viral RNA in infected cells—even when those cells are extremely rare. FLASH-seq allows you to simultaneously monitor host responses and viral transcript presence, crucial for studying latent infections or early-stage viral spread.

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Our FLASH-seq services deliver raw sequencing data (fastq files), gene count matrices and analysis report files. A cost-efficient option suitable for projects of all sizes.

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Cells and organoids (Extraction-free)

SINGLE-CELLS

Purified RNA

Accessories

Cells and Organoids (EXTRACTION-FREE)

Single-cells

PURIFIED RNA

MERCURIUS™
DRUG-seq

MERCURIUS™
FLASH-seq

MERCURIUS™
BRB-seq

Single-cell FLASH-seq kits

Benefits

1. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows The Highest Sensitivity In Gene Detection

2. The Sensitivity Of MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is Retained Even In Highly Heterogeneous Populations

3. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is A Full-Length ScRNA-Seq Protocol

4. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows High Sensitivity For Low Sample Inputs

5. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Can Discriminate Rare Cell Populations In Heterogeneous Samples

1. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows The Highest Sensitivity In Gene Detection

2. The Sensitivity Of MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is Retained Even In Highly Heterogeneous Populations

3. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is A Full-Length ScRNA-Seq Protocol

4. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows High Sensitivity For Low Sample Inputs

5. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Can Discriminate Rare Cell Populations In Heterogeneous Samples

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Single-cell FLASH-seq kits

Benefits

1. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows The Highest Sensitivity In Gene Detection​

2. The Sensitivity Of MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is Retained Even In Highly Heterogeneous Populations​

3. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is A Full-Length ScRNA-Seq Protocol ​

4. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows High Sensitivity For Low Sample Inputs ​

5. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Can Discriminate Rare Cell Populations In Heterogeneous Samples

FAQs

Relevant publications

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1. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows The Highest Sensitivity In Gene Detection

2. The Sensitivity Of MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is Retained Even In Highly Heterogeneous Populations

3. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Is A Full-Length ScRNA-Seq Protocol

4. MERCURIUS™ FLASH-Seq Shows High Sensitivity For Low Sample Inputs