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CNV-ECOD: A copy number variation detection method based on ECOD algorithm using next-generation sequencing data.

Ranran Sun1, Jinxin Dong1, Hua Jiang1

  • 1Department of Software Engineering, School of Computer Science and Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China.

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|June 22, 2026
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CNV-ECOD accurately detects copy number variations (CNVs) using read depth, paired-end mapping, and split reads. This method improves precision and sensitivity for genetic disease analysis.

Keywords:
Copy number variationempirical-cumulative-distribution-based outlier detection algorithmnext-generation sequencing technologypaired-end mappingread depthsplit read

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Human Genetics

Background:

  • Copy number variations (CNVs) are significant DNA structural variations (SVs) implicated in human diseases and genetic diversity.
  • Accurate CNV identification is crucial for disease mechanism analysis, personalized medicine, and drug development.
  • Existing next-generation sequencing (NGS) based CNV detection methods often suffer from high false positives and imprecise boundaries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel, accurate, and robust method for detecting CNVs from single-sample NGS data.
  • To address limitations of current CNV detection tools, specifically false positives and boundary inaccuracies.
  • To enhance the reliability of CNV detection for downstream applications in clinical genetics and research.

Main Methods:

  • Developed CNV-ECOD, a method integrating empirical-cumulative-distribution-based outlier detection (ECOD) for read depth (RD) signal analysis.
  • Incorporated paired-end mapping (PEM) and split read (SR) strategies to refine CNV detection and correct false positives.
  • Utilized a hierarchical progressive framework combining RD, PEM, and SR with an ECOD-based anomaly scoring mechanism.

Main Results:

  • CNV-ECOD demonstrated superior performance compared to four existing methods in simulation experiments, achieving an optimal balance between precision and sensitivity.
  • The method achieved the highest F1-scores and overlap density scores (ODSs) in real-sample experiments.
  • Results indicate significant improvements in accuracy and robustness for CNV detection.

Conclusions:

  • CNV-ECOD offers an effective solution for accurate CNV detection from NGS data.
  • The integrated RD-PEM-SR framework with ECOD enhances CNV identification accuracy and boundary refinement.
  • CNV-ECOD is poised to become a valuable tool for genetic variation analysis in research and clinical settings.