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Evgenia K Nikolitsa1, Panagiota I Kontou2, Pantelis G Bagos3

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Metacp is a new open-source software package for combining independent and dependent p-values using various statistical methods. It offers a fast, user-friendly tool for meta-analyses and bioinformatics applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • P-value combination is crucial in meta-analyses and bioinformatics.
  • Existing software may lack comprehensive methods for both independent and dependent p-values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce metacp, an open-source software package for p-value combination.
  • Provide a flexible and efficient tool for diverse analytical needs.

Main Methods:

  • Implements a wide array of statistical methods for combining independent p-values (e.g., Fisher's, Stouffer's, Edgington's).
  • Includes methods for dependent p-values (e.g., Brown's method, Cauchy Combination Test).
  • Available as a standalone Python package and a STATA command.

Main Results:

  • Metacp is fast, user-friendly, and requires minimal input.
  • The software supports gene-based testing, Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) of multiple traits, and multi-omics data integration (TWAS, colocalization, RNA-seq).

Conclusions:

  • Metacp offers the most extensive collection of statistical methods for p-value combination compared to similar packages.
  • Its accessibility in both Python and STATA caters to a broad audience of researchers and bioinformaticians.