RPmirDIP
RPmirDIP predicts miRNA–gene interactions using a cascaded semi-supervised machine learning framework that refines existing mirDIP scores through reciprocal perspective analysis.
Key Features:
- Reciprocal Perspective Method: Applies local decision thresholds derived from dual complementary perspectives for each miRNA–gene pair to improve target prediction accuracy over global threshold approaches.
- Large-Scale Interaction Refinement: Reassesses approximately 6 million unique miRNA–gene pairs from mirDIP to generate an expanded and refined interaction dataset.
Scientific Applications:
- miRNA-Mediated Gene Regulation Analysis: Supports investigation of regulatory networks and identification of disease-associated miRNA–gene interactions.
Methodology:
RPmirDIP augments mirDIP prediction scores using a cascaded semi-supervised learning approach that evaluates each miRNA–gene pair from reciprocal perspectives and applies pair-specific local thresholds to refine interaction probabilities.
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- Added:
- 1/18/2021
- Last Updated:
- 3/20/2021
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Publications
Kyrollos DG, Reid B, Dick K, Green JR. RPmirDIP: Reciprocal Perspective improves miRNA targeting prediction. Scientific Reports. 2020;10(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-020-68251-4. PMID:32678114. PMCID:PMC7366700.
PMID: 32678114
PMCID: PMC7366700
Funding: - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada: RGPIN-2016-06179