Abstract
We have developed a cost-effective DNA methylation sequencing assay to improve monitoring of clonal hematopoiesis. By inferring cell-type proportions, this method enhances interpretation of clonal trajectories compared with interpretation based on variant allele fraction only.
Subjects:
Hematopoiesis and Stem Cells
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