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iComBat: An incremental framework for batch effect correction in DNA methylation array data.

Yui Tomo¹, Ryo Nakaki²

¹National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Institute for Health Security, 1-23-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-Ku, 162-0052, Tokyo, Japan.

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|October 6, 2025

Summary

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This study introduces an incremental framework to correct batch effects in DNA methylation data. This method efficiently updates analyses with new data without affecting previously processed samples, crucial for longitudinal aging research.

Keywords:

ComBat Empirical Bayes estimation Epigenetics Microarray Repeated measurement

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Area of Science:

Epigenetics
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology

Background:

DNA methylation patterns are vital for understanding disease and aging.
Batch effects in DNA methylation array data analysis can obscure biological signals.
Current batch correction methods require re-analysis of all data when new samples are added.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an incremental framework for batch-effect correction in DNA methylation data.
To enable efficient updates to analyses as new data become available.
To support longitudinal studies with repeated DNA methylation measurements.

Main Methods:

An incremental batch-correction framework was developed.
The framework is based on ComBat, utilizing a Bayesian hierarchical model and empirical Bayes estimation.
The method adjusts location and scale parameters for batch effect correction.

Main Results:

The proposed method successfully corrects batch effects in newly added data.
Correction of new data does not necessitate re-correction of previously analyzed data.
Numerical experiments and real-world data validated the method's efficacy.

Conclusions:

The incremental framework offers an efficient solution for batch-effect correction in longitudinal DNA methylation studies.
This approach is particularly valuable for clinical trials involving anti-aging interventions and repeated measurements.
Facilitates robust analysis of dynamic epigenetic changes over time.