| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to an in vitro method for detecting methylated DNA comprising (a) coating a container with a polypeptide capable of binding methylated DNA; (b) contacting said polypeptide with a sample comprising methylated and/or unmethylated DNA; and (c) detecting the binding of said polypeptide to methylated DNA. In a preferred embodiment, said method further comprises step (d) analyzing the detected methylated DNA by sequencing. Another aspect of the present invention is a kit for detecting methylated DNA according to the methods of the invention comprising (a) a polypeptide capable of binding methylated DNA; (b) a container which can be coated with said polypeptide; (c) means for coating said container; and (d) means for detecting methylated DNA.</p> |
