Optimizing methodologies for PCR-based DNA methylation analysis.

Abstract:

:Comprehensive analysis of DNA methylation patterns is critical for understanding the molecular basis of many human diseases. While hundreds of PCR-based DNA methylation studies are published every year, the selection and implementation of appropriate methods for these studies can be challenging for molecular genetics researchers not yet familiar with methylation analysis. Here we review the most commonly used PCR-based DNA methylation analysis techniques: bisulfite sequencing PCR (BSP), methylation specific PCR (MSP), MethyLight, and methylation-sensitive high resolution melting (MS-HRM). We provide critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach as well as a series of guidelines to assist in selecting and implementing an appropriate method.

journal_name

Biotechniques

journal_title

BioTechniques

authors

Hernández HG,Tse MY,Pang SC,Arboleda H,Forero DA

doi

10.2144/000114087

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2013-10-01 00:00:00

pages

181-97

issue

4

eissn

0736-6205

issn

1940-9818

pii

000114087

journal_volume

55

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