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.

Documentation