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Categorization of 33 computational methods to detect spatially variable genes from spatially resolved transcriptomics

Guanao Yan¹, Shuo Harper Hua², Jingyi Jessica Li^1,3,4,5,6

¹Department of Statistics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1554.

|June 10, 2024

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Detecting spatially variable genes (SVGs) in spatial transcriptomics is key. This review categorizes 33 methods and highlights the need for standardized benchmarking to compare results effectively.

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Area of Science:

Computational biology
Genomics
Bioinformatics

Background:

Spatially resolved transcriptomics enables gene expression analysis within tissue context.
Detecting spatially variable genes (SVGs) is critical for understanding tissue organization and function.
Current SVG detection methods lack standardized definitions, leading to incomparable results.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and categorize existing computational methods for detecting spatially variable genes (SVGs).
To provide a framework for understanding the diversity of SVG definitions and methodologies.
To guide future research and development in SVG detection and benchmarking.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of 33 state-of-the-art computational methods for SVG detection.
Categorization of SVGs into three types: overall, cell-type-specific, and spatial-domain-marker.
Analysis of underlying intuitions, applications, and hypothesis testing strategies of reviewed methods.

Main Results:

Identified and categorized 33 SVG detection methods.
Classified SVGs into three distinct types based on their spatial characteristics.
Highlighted the trade-offs between generality and specificity in current SVG detection approaches.

Conclusions:

Standardized definitions and category-specific benchmarking are essential for comparable SVG detection results.
Future research should focus on addressing challenges in SVG detection and improving methodological consistency.
This review provides valuable insights for both developers and users of spatial transcriptomics analysis tools.