LocusExplorer
LocusExplorer visualizes genetic association data and integrates statistical and biological annotations to enable locus-level exploration and interpretation.
Key Features:
- Integrated Data Visualization: Displays genetic, statistical, and biological data together in a single cohesive image.
- Dynamic Interaction: Supports dynamic zooming and plot customization for interactive exploration at multiple scales.
- Publication-Quality Outputs: Exports high-quality plots suitable for publication in various file formats.
Scientific Applications:
- Genetic Association Studies: Visualizes variant-level association signals to aid identification of variants linked to traits or diseases.
- Biological Data Integration: Combines genetic association results with biological annotations to contextualize loci.
- Research Collaboration: Produces publication-ready figures that support sharing and joint interpretation of locus-level results.
Methodology:
Implemented in R and using the Shiny library.
Topics
Details
- License:
- MIT
- Tool Type:
- library
- Operating Systems:
- Linux, Windows, Mac
- Programming Languages:
- R
- Added:
- 4/22/2018
- Last Updated:
- 12/11/2018
Operations
Publications
Dadaev T, Leongamornlert DA, Saunders EJ, Eeles R, Kote-Jarai Z. LocusExplorer: a user-friendly tool for integrated visualization of human genetic association data and biological annotations. Bioinformatics. 2015;32(6):949-951. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btv690. PMID:26589274. PMCID:PMC5939893.
PMID: 26589274