PyOncoPrint

PyOncoPrint generates OncoPrint visualizations of genetic variants across multiple samples to support analysis in cancer genomics and interpretation of sequencing data.


Key Features:

  • Integration with Python Pipelines: Generates OncoPrints directly from Python-based variant analysis pipelines and accepts variant data inputs for cohort-level visualization.
  • Utilization of Matplotlib: Uses Matplotlib for rendering, providing programmatic control over plot elements and customization of visual representations.

Scientific Applications:

  • Visualization of genetic alterations: Visualize complex datasets of genetic alterations across multiple samples in cancer genomics studies.
  • Comparative variant analysis: Compare and contrast variant patterns across samples or studies to identify recurring alterations.
  • Sequencing data interpretation: Support interpretation of sequencing data through compact OncoPrint representations that summarize sample-wise variant status.

Methodology:

Generates OncoPrint plots from variant data within Python workflows using Matplotlib for rendering and customization.

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Details

License:
BSD-2-Clause
Cost:
Free of charge
Tool Type:
library
Operating Systems:
Mac, Linux, Windows
Programming Languages:
Python
Added:
12/1/2023
Last Updated:
12/1/2023

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Publications

Park J, Paramasivam N. PyOncoPrint: a python package for plotting OncoPrints. Genomics & Informatics. 2023;21(1):e14. doi:10.5808/gi.22079. PMID:37037472. PMCID:PMC10085746.