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DNA Methlyation - Whole-Genome Designs


2.1M Whole-Genome Tiling Sets

The higher density of the 2.1M array format means fewer arrays are needed to analyze the whole genome of complex organisms at high resolution. Whole-genome formats are available in two versions: a 10-array set at 100bp probe interval or a 4-array economy set at >200bp probe interval. Human, mouse, and rat genomes are currently available; additional genome array designs will be added as they become available.

385K Whole-Genome Tiling Sets

These sets tile uniformly across all unique, repeat-masked regions of a genome at an average probe spacing of 100bp or less.A. Thaliana arrays are currently available.

For all Whole-Genome designs, you have the option of ordering the entire genome set or individual arrays within the set.

Arabidopsis thaliana
NimbleGen 385K Array Format: 385K
Source: NCBI
Build: TAIR6.0
Probe Length: 50mer
Median Probe Spacing: 90bp
Accession Numbers: NC_003070,NC_003071, NC_003074,NC_003075,NC_003076
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
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Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 3-Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05224535001 A. tha Meth 385K WG-T Set-3 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05224543001 A. tha Meth 385K WG-T Set-3 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 3
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543592001 A. tha Meth 385K WG-T 1-3 Arr Del
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chr1 106 30,432,534
chr2 1,001 9,687,876
Array 2 of 3
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Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545641001 A. tha Meth 385K WG-T 2-3 Arr Ser
chr2 9,687,916 19,704,755
chr3 1 23,470,742
chr4 1,001 6,133,069
Array 3 of 3
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543614001 A. tha Meth 385K WG-T 3-3 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545650001 A. tha Meth 385K WG-T 3-3 Arr Ser
chr4 6,133,109 18,584,924
chr5 1 26,992,695
Human
2.1M Human
NimbleGen 2.1M Array Format: 2.1M
Source: UCSC
Build: HG18
Probe Length: 50-75mer
Median Probe Spacing: 100bp
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
some
Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 10 Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463114001 Human DNA Meth 2.1M WG-T Set-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463203001 Human DNA Meth 2.1M WG-T Set-10 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543053001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 1-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545072001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 1-10 Arr Ser
chr1 505 247,195,005
chr2 321 60,027,826
Array 2 of 10
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chr2 60,027,922 242,750,926
chr3 35,001 106,782,710
Array 3 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543070001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 3-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545102001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 3-10 Arr Ser
chr3 106,782,825 199,431,524
chr4 216 191,262,809
chr5 64,925 2,304,112
Array 4 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543088001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 4-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545129001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 4-10 Arr Ser
chr5 2,304,217 180,837,416
chr6 5,001 111,919,925
Array 5 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543096001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 5-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545137001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 5-10 Arr Ser
chr6 111,920,005 170,893,515
chr7 49,317 158,821,224
chr8 521 74,730,105
Array 6 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543100001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 6-10 Arr Del
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chr8 74,730,205 146,273,023
chr9 516 140,247,902
chr10 50,001 101,402,412
Array 7 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543118001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 7-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545153001 Human Meth 2.1M WG-T 7-10 Arr Ser
chr10 101,402,517 135,374,323
chr11 62,725 134,451,804
chr12 17,426 121,385,801
Array 8 of 10
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chr12 121,385,901 132,289,413
chr13 17,918,026 114,127,524
chr14 18,070,206 106,360,501
chr15 18,260,026 100,338,409
chr16 23 6,248,313
Array 9 of 10
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chr16 6,248,403 88,821,517
chr17 16 78,654,609
chr18 623 76,116,923
chr19 11,316 63,804,111
chr20 8,016 16,260,605
Array 10 of 10
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chr20 16,260,705 62,435,704
chr21 9,720,013 46,944,102
chr22 14,430,026 49,590,821
chrX 112 154,912,711
chrY 112 57,771,911
chr1 random 721 1,663,126
chr2 random 21 185,401
chr3 random 16 749,118
chr4 random 16 842,224
chr5 random 11 143,119
chr6 random 26 1,875,407
chr7 random 101 549,124
chr8 random 16 943,723
chr9 random 402 1,146,305
chr10 random 6 112,020
chr11 random 26 214,804
chr13 random 6 186,723
chr15 random 1 784,221
chr16 random 6 105,409
chr17 random 26 2,617,303
chr18 random 16 4,126
chr19 random 701 301,702
chr21 random 1 1,679,604
chr22 random 21 256,508
chrX random 6 1,718,603
2.1M Human - Economy
NimbleGen 2.1M Array Format: 2.1M
Source: UCSC
Build: HG18
Probe Length: 50-75mer
Median Probe Spacing: 205bp
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
some
Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 4 Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463122001 Human Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T Set-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463211001 Human DNA Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T Set-4 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543169001 Human Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 1-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545196001 Human Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 1-4 Arr Ser
chr1 1,313 247,195,565
chr1 random 1,611 1,662,469
chr2 2,201 242,751,149
chr2 random 21 185,571
chr3 35,003 199,434,305
chr3 random 1 749,178
ch4 6,126 44,383,123
Array 2 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543177001 Human Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 2-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545200001 Human Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 2-4 Arr Ser
chr4 44,382,481 191,260,303
chr4 random 1 842,414
chr5 64,884 180,837,023
chr5 random 230 141,377
chr6 5,003 170,896,992
chr6 random 443 1,875,467
chr7 34,003 158,821,318
chr7 random 68 547,255
chr8 1 72,911,264
Array 3 of 4
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Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545218001 Human Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 3-4 Arr Ser
chr8 72,910,390 146,273,068
chr8 random 621 943,633
chr9 1,577 140,269,382
chr9 random 1,152 1,146,350
chr10 50,003 135,372,404
chr10 random 1 113,198
chr11 50,003 134,450,777
chr11 random 1 214,910
chr12 17,432 132,289,534
chr13 17,918,003 114,127,903
chr13 random 1 186,321
chr14 18,126,854 41,598,996
Array 4 of 4
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chr14 41,599,466 106,360,585
chr15 18,303,913 100,337,245
chr15 random 1 784,131
chr16 1,145 88,820,562
chr16 random 487 105,389
chr17 1 78,654,674
chr17 random 1 2,617,421
chr18 1,148 76,116,178
chr18 random 1 4,020
chr19 11,003 63,806,013
chr19 random 8,248 301,762
chr20 8,003 62,432,795
chr21 9,734,029 46,941,590
chr21 random 1 1,679,594
chr22 14,430,003 49,590,901
chr22 random 1 256,573
chrM 1 16,340
chrX 449 154,911,455
chrX random 1 1,718,581
chrY 449 57,770,655
Mouse
2.1M Mouse
NimbleGen 2.1M Array Format: 2.1M
Build: MM9
Probe Length: 50-75mer
Median Probe Spacing: 100bp
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
some
Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 10 Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463149001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T Set-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463246001 Mouse DNA Meth 2.1M WG-T Set-10 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543207001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 1-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545234001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 1-10 Arr Ser
chr1 3,000,001 197,194,905
chr2 3,006,249 64,722,803
Array 2 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543215001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 2-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545242001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 2-10 Arr Ser
chr2 64,722,903 181,748,010
chr3 3,000,001 140,443,861
Array 3 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543223001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 3-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545269001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 3-10 Arr Ser
chr3 140,443,956 159,599,627
chr4 3,006,417 155,630,023
chr5 3,000,001 89,575,026
Array 4 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543231001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 4-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545277001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 4-10 Arr Ser
chr5 89,575,251 152,537,051
chr6 3,000,001 149,516,891
chr7 3,000,251 62,432,277
Array 5 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543240001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 5-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545285001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 5-10 Arr Ser
chr7 62,432,377 152,524,435
chr8 3,000,126 131,735,646
chr9 3,000,026 37,618,903
Array 6 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543258001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 6-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545293001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 6-10 Arr Ser
chr9 37,619,023 124,076,069
chr10 3,000,218 129,991,296
chr11 3,000,001 37,612,214
Array 7 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543266001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 7-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545307001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 7-10 Arr Ser
chr11 37,612,319 121,843,589
chr12 3,000,001 121,257,377
chr13 3,001,766 50,686,415
Array 8 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543274001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 8-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545315001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 8-10 Arr Ser
chr13 50,686,715 120,284,228
chr14 3,004,892 125,191,995
chr15 3,000,001 72,634,527
Array 9 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543282001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 9-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545323001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 9-10 Arr Ser
chr15 72,634,637 103,494,882
chr16 3,000,056 98,318,983
chr17 3,000,001 95,272,549
chr18 3,000,001 34,612,992
Array 10 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543304001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 10-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545331001 Mouse Meth 2.1M WG-T 10-10 Arr Ser
chr18 34,613,097 90,771,442
chr19 3,000,191 61,342,288
chrM 26 16,224
chrX 3,000,026 166,649,804
chrY 6 2,902,399
2.1M Mouse - Economy
NimbleGen 2.1M Array Format: 2.1M
Source: UCSC
Build: MM9
Probe Length: 50-75mer
Median Probe Spacing: 255bp
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
some
Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 4 Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463157001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T Set-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463254001 Mouse DNA Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T Set-4 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543312001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 1-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545340001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 1-4 Arr Ser
chr1 3,000,001 197,194,905
chr2 3,006,249 181,748,010
chr3 3,000,001 159,599,692
chr4 3,006,432 115,515,711
Array 2 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543339001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 2-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545358001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 2-4 Arr Ser
chr4 115,516,016 155,629,948
chr5 3,000,001 152,537,086
chr6 3,000,001 149,516,731
chr7 3,000,251 152,524,435
chr8 3,000,141 131,735,646
chr9 3,000,031 39,120,480
Array 3 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543347001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 3-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545366001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 3-4 Arr Ser
chr9 39,120,740 124,075,964
chr10 3,000,218 129,991,296
chr11 3,000,001 121,843,394
chr12 3,000,001 121,257,307
chr13 3,001,786 120,284,233
chr14 3,004,892 69,148,366
Array 4 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543355001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 4-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545374001 Mouse Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 4-4 Arr Ser
chr14 69,148,601 125,191,940
chr15 3,000,001 103,494,882
chr16 3,000,056 98,318,968
chr17 3,000,001 95,272,574
chr18 3,000,001 90,771,442
chr19 3,000,191 61,342,193
chrM 31 16,104
chrX 3,000,026 166,649,784
chrY 6 2,902,399
Rat
2.1M Rat
NimbleGen 2.1M Array Format: 2.1M
Source: UCSC
Build: RN34
Probe Length: 50-75mer
Median Probe Spacing: 100bp
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
some
Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 10 Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463165001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T Set-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05463262001 Rat DNA Meth 2.1M WG-T Set-10 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543363001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 1-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545382001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 1-10 Arr Ser
chr1 1 267,910,774
chr1 random 1 3,884,837
chr2 26 13,557,674
Array 2 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543371001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 2-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545404001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 2-10 Arr Ser
chr2 13,557,774 258,200,598
chr2 random 26,460 4,341,770
chr3 176 34,210,905
Array 3 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543380001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 3-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545412001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 3-10 Arr Ser
chr3 34,211,015 171,063,124
chr3 random 5,681 1,719,288
chr4 171 133,406,152
Array 4 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543398001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 4-10 Arr Del
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chr4 133,406,273 187,125,435
chr4 random 341 2,119,523
Chr5 3,947 173,096,030
Chr5 random 31 2,145,029
Chr6 5,546 46,956,292
Array 5 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543401001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 5-10 Arr Del
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Chr6 46,956,377 147,630,631
Chr6 random 26 1,765,697
Chr7 6,147 143,002,565
Chr7 random 136 1,172,477
Chr8 126 29,013,150
Array 6 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543410001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 6-10 Arr Del
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Chr8 29,013,250 129,041,601
Chr8 random 62 886,901
Chr9 3,248 113,440,328
Chr9 random 194 1,163,513
chr10 1 48,202,137
Array 7 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543428001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 7-10 Arr Del
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chr10 48,202,262 110,718,677
chr10 random 2 869,685
chr11 5,218 87,757,489
chr11 random 26 1,273,526
chr12 531 46,782,101
chr12 random 7,324 947,860
chr13 16 74,362,664
Array 8 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543436001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 8-10 Arr Del
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chr13 74,362,854 111,151,339
chr13 random 26 608,244
chr14 1,887 112,193,818
chr14 random 12 1,824,996
chr15 666 109,757,551
chr15 random 2 1,605,910
chr16 6 14,661,336
Array 9 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543444001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 9-10 Arr Del
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chr16 14,661,446 90,232,174
chr16 random 1 1,399,983
chr17 7 97,295,476
chr17 random 3,168 613,253
chr18 873 87,261,725
chr18 random 46 594,412
chr19 21 15,708,114
Array 10 of 10
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543452001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 10-10 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545498001 Rat Meth 2.1M WG-T 10-10 Arr Ser
chr19 15,708,224 59,213,078
chr19 random 5,698 977,657
Chr20 26 55,263,625
Chr20 random 1 592,543
chrM 26 16,211
chrX 12 160,699,113
chrX random 266 1,977,439
2.1M Rat - Economy
NimbleGen 2.1M Array Format: 2.1M
Source: UCSC
Build: RN34
Probe Length: 50-75mer
Median Probe Spacing: 250bp
Recommended Storage: Store arrays desiccated at room temperature.
Description Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... Catalog Number Design Name Chromo-
some
Tiling Start Tiling Stop
Whole Genome 4 Array Set
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05391610001 Rat Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T Set-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05391628001 Rat DNA Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T Set-4 Arr Ser
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Array 1 of 4
Delivery Workflow. Click to learn more... 05543479001 Rat Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 1-4 Arr Del
Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545501001 Rat Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 1-4 Arr Ser
chr1 51 267,910,809
chr2 46 258,200,648
chr3 186 166,340,733
Array 2 of 4
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Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545510001 Rat Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 2-4 Arr Ser
chr3 166,340,998 171,062,949
chr4 171 187,125,435
chr5 3,947 173,096,020
chr6 5,546 147,630,501
chr7 6,147 143,002,565
chr8 136 28,192,423
Array 3 of 4
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Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545528001 Rat Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 3-4 Arr Ser
chr8 28,192,692 129,041,606
chr9 3,248 113,440,328
chr10 36 110,718,597
chr11 5,248 87,757,354
chr12 1,637 46,781,991
chr13 16 111,151,339
chr14 1,887 98,263,228
Array 4 of 4
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Service Workflow. Click to learn more... 05545536001 Rat Meth 2.1M Econ WG-T 4-4 Arr Ser
chr14 98,263,468 112,193,451
chr15 666 109,757,551
chr16 6 90,232,174
chr17 7 97,295,501
chr18 878 87,261,725
chr19 21 59,213,005
chr20 41 55,263,600
chrM 32 16,001
chrUn 391 75,822,483
chrX 12 160,699,113
Literature

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FAQ
Sample Preparation
What kind of samples can be used on NimbleGen's DNA methylation arrays? These arrays are designed to detect differences between a sample enriched for methylated DNA and a control sample, such as total genomic DNA. We recommend samples enriched using affinity-based methods that utilize an anti-5-mC antibody or MBD proteins. We also accept enzyme based methods to detect DNA methylation, such as Hpa II tiny fragment enrichment by ligation-mediated PCR (HELP).
Do you have a recommended protocol for front-end sample processing for producing DNA fragments enriched for methylation? Yes, we recommend the MeDIP (methylated DNA immunoprecipitation) protocol (Nat Genet. 2005 Aug;37(8):853-62) followed by amplification if necessary. Please contact NimbleGen's Technical Services for a detailed sample preparation protocol.
What is the minimum amount of DNA required to perform a NimbleGen recommended MeDIP experiment? We recommend starting with 5μg high-quality genomic DNA. However, even smaller amount DNA can be used (1μg or even 200ng). The IP process generally yields 5-10% of the original starting DNA, and you can amplify your IP-ed DNA using whole genome amplification (WGA; kit available from Sigma) in order to obtain at least 4μg of DNA.
Do I need to amplify my MeDIP samples? We are able to use unamplified samples for labeling reactions if at least 2.5μg of enriched methylated DNA was obtained. Greater amounts of enriched DNA can be obtained by starting with more DNA and by pooling samples from multiple experiments. If amplifcation is necessary, we recommend using the WGA kit (Sigma, catalog #WGA2-50RXN) for MeDIP samples. We have routinely observed that the WGA method introduces little bias during the amplification.
What is the effect of CpG content on the MeDIP reaction? Studies by Weber et al. (Nat. Genet. 2005, 37(8):853-862) have shown that the more more methylated CpG dinucleotides within a given fragment, the more DNA that is immunoprecipitated. The increase immunoprecipitated material is due to the 5-methylcytidine antibody having more available epitopes (methylated CpG).
What are the sample requirements for DNA methylation arrays? We require 4μg DNA (although 2.5μg is acceptable) at a concentration of 250-500ng/μl with the majority of fragments greater than 200bp. The A260/A280 ratio should be at least 1.7 and the A260/A230 ratio should be at least 1.6.
Does NimbleGen perform front-end sample processing (e.g. IP and amplification)? No, NimbleGen is not currently set up to perform contract DNA methylation experiments for our customers.
Should I use a negative control and if so what should I use? Many of our customers do not use a negative control (e.g. nonspecific IgG antibody), but it is recommended if this is your first experiment with NimbleGen. You will want to have your negative control (IgG) co-hybridized with total DNA (input) in order to avoid a high signal/noise ratio that is often seen when the IgG sample is co-hybridized with the immunoprecipitated sample.
What should I use as a reference sample? The majority of our customers use total (input) sample as a reference. Using a nonspecific IgG is not a suitable reference.
Array Design
Do we have a catalog CpG island array? Yes, we now offer our Human and Mouse 2.1M Deluxe Promoter Arrays for that include all annotated CpG islands and extensive coverage of all annotated gene and miRNA promoters. These arrays also include new positive, negative and non-CpG control regions to aid in assessment of experimental performance. (continue with previous info starting with) We also offer human, mouse, and rat CpG Island Plus Promoter arrays that include all UCSC annotated CpG islands plus 1kb human promoter or 1.8kb mouse promoter region of every RefSeq gene. Control tiled regions on the array include the HoxA cluster (methylation hotspot) and several imprinted loci, including H19/IGF2, KCNQ1, and IGF2R.
Are the probes designed from both strands? No, NimbleGen only designs probes based off of the forward strand.
How does NimbleGen address repetitive elements in the genome for DNA methylation designs? We have developed our own method of repeat masking which is dependent on the mean frequency of the 15-mers which make up each oligo. A table is made of the count of all 15-mers that appear in the genome, from both strands. Then a 15-mer window is slid along each oligo, looking up the count of each 15-mer in the table, and calculating the average count. A threshold is set, usually 100 for large eukaryotic genomes, and any probe that exceeds that threshold is eliminated from further consideration. Depending on the region of the genome being evaluated, approximately 20-25% of the DNA is excluded. For some designs we use conventional repeat masking, as done by the RepeatMasker program http://www.repeatmasker.org/). However, NimbleGen has no access to the repeat libraries necessary to use this application, so we rely on third parties to supply this type of masked sequence. We find, however, that RepeatMasker is often overly aggressive and can mask 50-55% of human DNA sequence. See the following paper for reference: Bioinformatics. 2006 Jan 15;22(2):134-41. WindowMasker: window-based masker for sequenced genomes; Morgulis A, Gertz EM, Schaffer AA, Agarwala R; National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services Building 38A, Room 1003N, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA.
What spacing do you recommend for DNA methylation designs? We recommend probe spacing of 100bp or less.
Can I get a graphical representation of all probes for a cataloged design that I am interested in so I can see what regions of the genome have coverage? Yes, we can generate this information in GFF format for all of catalog designs. You will need a copy of Roche NimbleGen's SignalMap software to view the GFF files. A free, 30-day demo version of SignalMap is available for download.
Data Analysis
Does NimbleGen normalize DNA methylation data? No, there is no normalization of DNA methylation data. However, we do scale the GFF files by subtracting the bi-weight mean for the log-ratio values from each log-ratio value. This effectively centers the log-ratio values around zero.
How does NimbleGen perform analysis on DNA methylation data? After scaled log2 ratio data is generated a modified ACME algorithm (Method Enzymol. 2006; 411:270-282) is employed where a fixed-length window is slid along the length of each chromosome, testing at each probe using a one-sided Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test whether the surrounding window is enriched for high-intensity probes relative to the rest of the array. Each probe has a corresponding p-value score (-log10) and a threshold is set to select regions that are enriched (i.e. methylated) in the test sample. If you are a DNA Methylation array customer and are stil using NimbleScan 2.3 you will need to download the ACME plug-in by clicking here.
Why is the data analysis for DNA methylation different from ChIP-chip? Since DNA methylation array data is often characterized by broad ranges of enrichment (whereas ChIP-chip data enrichment is more discrete) a different method to identify peaks from scaled log2-ratio data must be employed.
How do I validate a genome-wide DNA methylation array experiment? Common methods include bisulfite sequencing (single nucleotide resolution) to validate methylation status of all CpG dinucleotides within a peak called on the array, combined bisulfite restriction analysis (COBRA, determine percent methylation), and quantitative PCR to validate MeDIP array results by accurately measuring enrichment of methylated DNA fragments.
Deliverables
Can I get the images for my data? Yes, we can supply you with the raw data array images (.tif) upon request. Scaled log2-ratio data (.gff) files and peak (.gff) files are included in your deliverable data.
Can I get a graphical representation of all probes for a cataloged design that I am intersted in so I can see what regions of the genome have coverage? Yes, we can generate this information in GFF format for all of the catalog designs. You will need a copy of Roche NimbleGen's SignalMap software to view the GFF files. A free, 30-day demo version of SignalMap is available for download.
Does NimbleGen generate reports listing the most significant binding/modification events for my DNA methylation experiment? Yes, we are including two summary reports that map the peaks from your DNA methylation data relative to the transcription start site of a gene. For instance, if a peak is called within the promoter region of a gene, the report will give the approximate location of the peak as a negative position (upstream of the start site) or positive position (downstream). Also included are accession number of the gene, gene ID, chromosome position, among others. These reports will help narrow down the genomic regions you should be looking at when moving forward to validate your DNA methylation data (e.g. bisulfite sequencing or qPCR).
Benefits
Why should I use a genome-wide approach to study DNA methylation? NimbleGen's DNA methylation analysis arrays allow you to map DNA methylation across your genome of interest genome in an unbiased fashion, compare differential methylation patterns between cells, tissues, and tumors, and identify prognostic markers.
How sensitive are NimbleGen's DNA methylation arrays? Our arrays, when coupled with MeDIP, can readily detect as little as 2 methylated CpG dinucleotides per fragment.
What is the reproducibility of NimbleGen DNA methylation analysis arrays? While not fully validated by NimbleGen scientists, Weber et al. (Nat. Genet. 2007, 39(4):457-466) observed highly reproducible DNA methylation data between biological replicates (R = 0.92 for WI38 cells and R = 0.95 and 0.91 for sperm) when using MeDIP coupled with NimbleGen human promoter arrays.
 

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