Table 3.
Summary of datasets used in this study
| Dataset | Source | Platform | Number | Male/Female | Age(years) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSE105018 | Whole blood | 450k | 1658 | 832/826 | 18 - 18 | [16] |
| UKHLS | Whole blood | EPIC | 1175 | 489/686 | 28 - 98 | [49] |
| GSE103541 | Purified blood cells | EPIC | 145 | NA | NA | [42] |
| GSE137884 | Buccal cells | 450k | 89 | 51/38 | 3 - 6 | [43] |
| GSE112179 | Brain cells | EPIC | 100 | 75/25 | 23 - 77 | [44] |
| GSE78874 | Saliva | 450k | 259 | 146/113 | 36 - 88 | [45] |
| GSE119100 | Liver | EPIC | 108 | 46/62 | 25 - 71 | [46] |
| GSE100197 | Placenta | 450k | 102 | NA | NA | [47] |
| GSE64096 | Sperms | 450k | 40 | NA | NA | [48] |
| GSE51032 | Buffy coat | 450k | 845 | 188/657 | 34 - 72 | [20] |