How is the MethylationEPIC BeadChip Used in Cancer Studies?
Researchers employ the MethylationEPIC BeadChip in various cancer studies: - Biomarker Discovery: Identifying methylation biomarkers that can be used for early cancer detection, diagnosis, and prognosis. - Mechanistic Studies: Understanding the role of specific methylation changes in cancer development and progression. - Therapeutic Target Identification: Discovering potential targets for epigenetic therapies. - Epidemiological Studies: Investigating the impact of environmental factors on DNA methylation and cancer risk.