PreP

PreP removes unwanted variation from gene expression datasets to improve detection of genuine biological differences in differential expression studies.


Key Features:

  • Versatility and Power: Handles various pre-processing tasks associated with gene expression data.
  • Analytical Tools Integration: Integrates diverse analytical tools applicable across different contexts, with some techniques requiring specific conditions for use.

Scientific Applications:

  • Bioinformatics and genomics research: Removes systematic and random unwanted variation from gene expression data to enhance validity in studies of differential gene expression under varied experimental conditions.

Methodology:

Systematically identifies and removes both systematic and random variations in gene expression datasets to reduce measurement artifacts and preserve true biological signals.

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Details

Tool Type:
desktop application
Operating Systems:
Windows
Added:
12/18/2017
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

Operations

Data Inputs & Outputs

Microarray data analysis

Other operations do not define inputs or outputs.

Publications

García de la Nava J, van Hijum S, Trelles O. <i>Pre</i>P: gene expression data pre-processing. Bioinformatics. 2003;19(17):2328-2329. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btg318. PMID:14630668.

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