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    • Bioinformatics

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    • Cytosine methylation is crucial for gene expression, chromatin structure, and chromosome stability.
    • Whole genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) is a key technique for measuring genome-wide DNA methylation.
    • Numerous analysis pipelines exist for WGBS data, offering diverse algorithmic choices.

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    • To comprehensively evaluate the performance of various read mapping algorithms, preprocessing, and postprocessing methods for WGBS data analysis.
    • To compare the efficacy of single-end versus paired-end sequencing strategies in WGBS analysis.
    • To identify optimal parameters for accurate methylation level estimation.

    Main Methods:

    • Simulation of single-end and paired-end reads from three experimental WGBS datasets.
    • Systematic evaluation of 192 combinations of preprocessing, postprocessing, and read mapping algorithms.
    • Comparative analysis of paired-end and single-end data performance at identical sequencing depths.

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    • Bismark and LAST were identified as the most robust read mapping algorithms.
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    • Paired-end sequencing demonstrated reduced error rates and increased sensitivity for read mapping and methylation estimation, particularly for short reads and in repetitive genomic regions.

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    • The choice of read mapping algorithm and specific preprocessing steps significantly impacts WGBS data analysis outcomes.
    • Paired-end sequencing is advantageous for improving the accuracy and sensitivity of WGBS analyses, especially in challenging genomic contexts.
    • Optimized pipeline parameters are essential for reliable DNA methylation profiling.