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Table 1 Classification of inversions and their solution: assuming the short read sequencing insert size is 500 bp

From: npInv: accurate detection and genotyping of inversions using long read sub-alignment

Class

Inverted repeat size(bp)

Inversion size(bp)

Type of inversion

Efficient detection method

Number of inversions

Short

[0,500]’

[2,INF)

NHEJ/FoSTeS, NAHR

Pair end mapping/Local assembly

52

Median

(500,7000]

(1000,INF)

NAHR

Split long read

23

Long

(7000,INF)

(14000,INF)

NAHR

Microscope, other

12

  1. INF means infinity