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Author Correction: Genome-wide changes in lncRNA, splicing, and regional gene expression patterns in autism
Neelroop N Parikshak1,2, Vivek Swarup1,2, T Grant Belgard1,2,3
1Center for Autism Research and Treatment and Program in Neurobehavioral Genetics, Semel Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 90095, USA.
Nature
|July 12, 2018
Summary
This study corrects a data error in supplementary tables regarding alternative splicing events. The corrected information ensures accurate analysis of alternative 3-splice site (A3SS) and alternative 5-splice site (A5SS) events.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Alternative splicing is a key mechanism in gene expression regulation.
- Accurate identification of splicing events is crucial for understanding gene function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct a data error in supplementary tables concerning alternative splicing events.
- To ensure the accuracy of data related to alternative 3-splice site (A3SS) and alternative 5-splice site (A5SS) events.
Main Methods:
- Review and correction of supplementary data.
- Verification of labels for splicing events in relevant tables.
Main Results:
- A data error in Supplementary Table 3a and b has been identified and corrected.
- The labels for alternative 3-splice site (A3SS) and alternative 5-splice site (A5SS) events were swapped and are now accurate.
Conclusions:
- The corrected data ensures the reliability of future analyses of alternative splicing.
- Accurate supplementary data is essential for the scientific community.
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