Measurement of Differentially Methylated INS DNA Species in Human Serum Samples as a Biomarker of Islet β Cell Death
Title:
Measurement of Differentially Methylated INS DNA Species in Human Serum Samples as a Biomarker of Islet β Cell Death
Author:
Tersey, Sarah A
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (634 seconds)
Series:
Genetics
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Abstract:
Islet β cell death precedes development of type 1 diabetes, and detecting this process may allow for early therapeutic intervention. Here, we provide a detailed description of how to measure differentially methylated INS DNA species in human serum as a biomarker of β cell death.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/54838