Xin Liu , Chen Liang , Lingwen Ding , Qian Zhang , Yi Liu , Wei Wang
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Analysis of the clinical application value of cfDNA methylation and fragmentation in early diagnosis of esophageal cancer
Background
This study explores the clinical value of cfDNA methylation and fragmentation for the early diagnosis of esophageal cancer using liquid biopsy.
Methods
Whole genome bisulfite sequencing and low-pass whole genome sequencing were utilized to detect cfDNA biomarkers, comparing 30 esophageal cancer patients with 10 healthy controls.
Results
Significant differences in cfDNA methylation and fragmentation were observed between cancerous and non-cancerous samples (p < 0.05). A volcano plot identified 822 differentially methylated markers (817 upregulated, 5 downregulated), with SOX17, SOX1, ZNF382, ZNF667-AS1, and TFPI2 highly associated with esophageal cancer. Fragmentation markers (EDM, FSD, FSR, TFBS, CNV) showed 95 % specificity and sensitivity, with EDM demonstrating the best performance.
Conclusion
Our study highlights the clinical potential of cfDNA methylation and fragmentation biomarkers for the early diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
期刊介绍:
Genomics is a forum for describing the development of genome-scale technologies and their application to all areas of biological investigation.
As a journal that has evolved with the field that carries its name, Genomics focuses on the development and application of cutting-edge methods, addressing fundamental questions with potential interest to a wide audience. Our aim is to publish the highest quality research and to provide authors with rapid, fair and accurate review and publication of manuscripts falling within our scope.