Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (Jul 2021)

A Comparative Overview of Epigenomic Profiling Methods

  • Mahya Mehrmohamadi,
  • Mohammad Hossein Sepehri,
  • Naghme Nazer,
  • Mohammad Reza Norouzi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2021.714687
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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In the past decade, assays that profile different aspects of the epigenome have grown exponentially in number and variation. However, standard guidelines for researchers to choose between available tools depending on their needs are lacking. Here, we introduce a comprehensive collection of the most commonly used bulk and single-cell epigenomic assays and compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses. We summarize some of the most important technical and experimental parameters that should be considered for making an appropriate decision when designing epigenomic experiments.

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