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Ordering genes: controlling the decision-error probabilities

A Rogatko1, S Zacks

  • 1Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

American Journal of Human Genetics
|May 1, 1993
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This study introduces a sequential algorithm for determining gene order on chromosomes, crucial for human gene mapping. The developed Bayesian sequential procedure minimizes decision errors, offering an efficient method for ordering multiple genes.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Accurate gene order determination is essential for constructing comprehensive human gene maps.
  • Existing methods for gene ordering require efficient and statistically robust algorithms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a sequential algorithm for determining the relative gene order on chromosomes.
  • To extend Bayesian sequential procedures for ordering multiple genes and provide theoretical guarantees on error probabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of three sequential procedures: Bayesian posterior probabilities, maximum-likelihood ratio, and minimal recombinant class.
  • Extension of the Bayesian sequential procedure to handle 'g' genes.
  • Development of a stepwise strategy for ordering large numbers of genes with controlled error probabilities.

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Main Results:

  • A theorem is presented proving that the predicted average probability of decision error in the Bayesian sequential procedure is less than 1 - pi*, irrespective of the genetic model or information source.
  • The stepwise strategy offers efficient gene ordering with controlled decision-error probabilities.
  • An asymptotic approximation facilitates computational gene mapping.

Conclusions:

  • The developed sequential algorithm and stepwise strategy provide an efficient and statistically sound method for gene ordering in human gene mapping.
  • The theoretical guarantees on error probabilities enhance the reliability of gene order determination.
  • The approach is applicable to various genetic models and information sources, facilitating broader use in bioinformatics.