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An Integrated Platform for Genome-wide Mapping of Chromatin States Using High-throughput ChIP-sequencing in Tumor Tissues

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ChAsE: chromatin analysis and exploration tool.

Hamid Younesy¹, Cydney B Nielsen², Matthew C Lorincz³

¹Graphics Usability and Visualization Lab, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver, Canada Biomedical Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)

|July 6, 2016

Summary

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We introduce ChAsE, a user-friendly application for visualizing and clustering epigenomic data, like ChIP-seq. This tool aids biologists and bioinformaticians in exploring complex datasets for enhanced research insights.

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Area of Science:

Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Genomics

Background:

Epigenomic data analysis, particularly from ChIP-seq experiments, requires specialized tools for effective visualization and exploration.
Existing methods may lack the interactivity and user-centric design needed for complex biological datasets.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop ChAsE, a cross-platform desktop application for interactive visualization, exploration, and clustering of epigenomic data.
To enhance usability and interactivity in epigenomic data analysis through close collaboration with biologists and bioinformaticians.

Main Methods:

ChAsE employs k-means clustering for data analysis.
It allows specifying signal presence/absence in epigenetic data and performing set operations between clusters.
Interactive heat maps and profile plots are utilized for results exploration.

Main Results:

ChAsE provides an interactive interface for visualizing and exploring epigenomic data.
The application supports clustering and set operations for in-depth data analysis.
Results can be exported as high-quality figures for publications.

Conclusions:

ChAsE offers a powerful and user-friendly solution for epigenomic data analysis.
The application facilitates interactive exploration and clustering, aiding in the interpretation of ChIP-seq and similar data.
ChAsE is available as open-source software with comprehensive tutorials.