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DNA Methylation
 

DNA Methylation: Bisulphite Modification and Analysis

Article DOI: 10.3791/3170-v 12:34 min October 21st, 2011
October 21st, 2011

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Summary

The gold standard for DNA methylation analysis is genomic sequencing of bisulphite converted DNA. This method takes advantage of the increased sensitivity of cytosine compared with 5-methylcytosine (5-MeC) to bisulphite deamination under acidic conditions. Unmethylated cytosines can be distinguished from methylated cytosines after PCR amplification of the target genomic DNA.

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DNA Methylation Bisulphite Modification Analysis Epigenetics Gene Function DNA Sequence DNA Methylation Patterns 5-MeC Gene Expression Machinery CpG Dinucleotides Genomic Sequences Gene Promoters DNA Methylation Analysis Bisulphite Conversion Cytosine Deamination Sodium Bisulphite
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