Cross-Platform Application of DNA Methylation Age Estimation Model in Eastern Chinese Han Population.

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the forensic application value of an age estimation model based on DNA methylation in eastern Chinese Han population, and to provide a theoretical basis for exploring age estimation models suitable for different detection platforms.

Methods: According to the 6 age-related methylation sites in the published blood DNA methylation age estimation models of Chinese Han population, the DNA methylation level of 48 samples was detected by pyrosequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS). After submitting DNA methylation levels to the age estimation model, the DNA methylation ages were predicted and compared with their real ages.

Results: The 6 DNA methylation sites in both detection techniques were age-related, with an R² of 0.85 and a median absolute deviation (MAD) of 4.81 years when using pyrosequencing；with an R² of 0.84 and MAD of 4.41 years when using NGS.

Conclusions: The blood DNA methylation age estimation model can be used under pyrosequencing and multi-purpose regional methylation enrichment sequencing technology based on NGS and it can accurately estimate the age.