Blood and tissue DNA methylation kit

• Complete bisulfite conversion of DNA from blood and tissue
• Compatible with small sample inputs – as few as 10 cells or 50 pg DNA
• Suited for FFPE and LCM-derived samples with easy to follow instructions.

The Blood and tissue DNA methylation kit features simple and reliable DNA bisulfite conversion directly from blood, tissue, and cells without the prerequisite for DNA purification. The sensitivity of this kit makes it possible to amplify bisulfite converted DNA from as few as 10 cells or 50pg DNA. Desulphonation and clean-up of the converted DNA is performed using a unique low-elution spin column. High yield, converted DNA is ideal for PCR, array, bisulfite and next generation sequencing, etc.

Cytosine methylation is a naturally occurring base modification, in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. It involves the addition of a methyl group to the fifth carbon position of the cytosine pyrimidine ring via a methyltransferase enzyme. It has been demonstrated that aberrant DNA methylation is a widespread phenomenon in cancer and may be among the earliest changes to occur during oncogenesis. DNA methylation has also been shown to play a central role in gene imprinting, embryonic development, X-chromosome gene silencing, and cell cycle regulation.