National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Methylation Analysis
An analysis of DNA or protein to detect the presence and/or location of methyl groups.
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Automated source check (NCI definition)
2026-10-19
2026-10-31
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Methylation Analysis (C190764)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C190764. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Whole-genome DNA methylation analysis reveals distinct subtype characteristics in epithelial ovarian cancer. — Cancer Gene Ther, 2026-10-08 (PMID 42850375; literature)
- A multidimensional integrated diagnostic strategy using needle sheath flushing solution: combining PGM-based GPC3 protein detection and gene methylation analysis for improved liver cancer diagnosis. — Anal Methods, 2026-09-21 (PMID 42765306; literature)
- DNA Methylation Analysis of Buds from Two Peach Varieties with Distinct Chilling Requirements During the Dormancy Induction Period. — Biology (Basel), 2026-09-20 (PMID 42792609; literature)
- Cross-cohort DNA methylation analysis shows CpG island promoter hypermethylation features associated with cervical lesion grade. — Epigenomics, 2026-10-13 (PMID 42868194; literature)
- Simultaneous identification of saliva and semen by DNA methylation analysis using quantitative PCR and droplet digital PCR. — Leg Med (Tokyo), 2026-10-12 (PMID 42874529; literature)
- Hairpin competition amplification driven single-CpG-site resolution DNA methylation analysis. — Anal Methods, 2026-10-16 (PMID 42885807; literature)
- A Pilot Head-to-Head Comparison of Two Bisulfite Conversion Kits for NGS-Based DNA Methylation Analysis of Liquid Biopsy Samples from Colorectal Cancer. — Cancers (Basel), 2026-09-29 (PMID 42882841; literature)
- DNA methylation analysis in urinary samples is associated with recurrence and grade progression in selected patients with pT1 low-grade urothelial bladder carcinoma. — Virchows Arch, 2026-10-29 (PMID 42955285; literature)
What it is
An analysis of DNA or protein to detect the presence and/or location of methyl groups.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C190764. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
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Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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