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Hereditas(Beijing) ›› 2024, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (10): 807-819.doi: 10.16288/j.yczz.24-154

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Processing pipelines and analytical methods for single-cell DNA methylation sequencing data

Yanni Wang1(), Jia Li1,2,3()   

  1. 1. Guangzhou Laboratory, Guangzhou 510200, China
    2. State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510200, China
    3. Cancer Research Institute, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510200, China
  • Received:2024-05-30 Revised:2024-08-30 Online:2024-09-12 Published:2024-09-12
  • Contact: Jia Li E-mail:wang_yanni@gzlab.ac.cn;li_jia@gzlab.ac.cn
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(82370148);Rural and Social Development Science and Technology Office/Guangzhou Medical University/Guangzhou Medical University First Affiliated Hospital Key R&D Plan(2024B03J0046);Guangzhou National Laboratory Special Project(GZNL2023A02003);Independent Open Subject Project of the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases(J19112006202302);Guangzhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital Scientific Research Capacity Improvement Project(02-410-2302244XM);Independent Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases(SKLRD-Z-202307)

Abstract:

Single-cell DNA methylation sequencing technology has seen rapid advancements in recent years, playing a crucial role in uncovering cellular heterogeneity and the mechanisms of epigenetic regulation. As sequencing technologies have progressed, the quality and quantity of single-cell methylation data have also increased, making standardized preprocessing workflows and appropriate analysis methods essential for ensuring data comparability and result reliability. However, a comprehensive data analysis pipeline to guide researchers in mining existing data has yet to be established. This review systematically summarizes the preprocessing steps and analysis methods for single-cell methylation data, introduces relevant algorithms and tools, and explores the application prospects of single-cell methylation technology in neuroscience, hematopoietic differentiation, and cancer research. The aim is to provide guidance for researchers in data analysis and to promote the development and application of single-cell methylation sequencing technology.

Key words: single-cell methylation sequencing, epigenetics, data preprocessing, data analysis