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The R package DTUrtle enables differential transcript usage analysis for both bulk and single-cell RNA-seq data. This tool identifies transcript isoform differences, aiding in differential splicing and cell-type identification.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • The exponential growth of RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) datasets necessitates advanced analytical tools.
  • Current analyses often focus on gene-level differences, overlooking transcript isoform variations inherent in RNA-seq data.
  • Differential transcript usage (DTU) analysis, crucial for understanding differential splicing and cell-type identification, is gaining research interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce DTUrtle, the first R package designed for DTU analysis across both bulk and single-cell RNA-seq datasets.
  • To provide a comprehensive workflow for classical DTU analysis in single-cell contexts.
  • To extend existing statistical frameworks and offer enhanced visualization and result aggregation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the R package DTUrtle, integrating established statistical methods for DTU analysis.
  • Implementation of novel features, including a detection probability score for tagged-end data.
  • Application of DTUrtle to human and mouse bulk and single-cell RNA-seq data.

Main Results:

  • DTUrtle successfully performs DTU analysis on both bulk and single-cell RNA-seq data.
  • The package confirms and extends existing findings in human and mouse datasets.
  • Novel applications, such as identifying cell-type specific transcript isoforms as biomarkers, are demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • DTUrtle offers a robust and versatile platform for differential transcript usage analysis.
  • The package facilitates deeper insights into transcriptomic variation in both bulk and single-cell studies.
  • DTUrtle opens new avenues for biomarker discovery through cell-type specific transcript isoform identification.