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BioServe Unveils DNA Methylation Analysis Service

Dec 12, 2006 methylation, news links

Laurel, MD-based BioServe Biotechnologies has unveiled a new service to analyze the ratio of methylation within a specific region of genomic DNA. The service utilizes Sequenom’s MassARRAY System and EpiTYPER methodology.

    DNA methylation markers are a new and important class of biomarkers that are significant because of their correlation to gene activity. High levels of cytosine methylation in genomic regions (CpG islands) are often associated with decreased or completely inhibited gene expression. Researchers now believe that DNA methylation patterns play an important role in early cancer detection and prognosis. BioServe’s Methylation Analysis Service will aid researchers’ understanding of methylation patterns with quantitative results in the form of methylation ratios in targeted genomic regions.

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