Label-Free Physical-Analytical Techniques Reveal Epigenetic Modifications of Breast Cancer Chromosomes

J Phys Chem B. 2023 Apr 20;127(15):3534-3542. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c00147. Epub 2023 Apr 10.

Abstract

Epigenetic dysregulation including DNA methylation and histone modifications is being increasingly recognized as a promising biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer. Herein, we devised a label-free analytical toolbox comprising IR, UV-vis, CD spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry, which is capable to differentiate significantly hyper-methylated breast cancer chromosomes from the normal breast epithelial counterparts.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers
  • Breast Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Chromosomes
  • DNA Methylation
  • Epigenesis, Genetic
  • Female
  • Humans

Substances

  • Biomarkers