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- Title
Statistical methods for analysis of high-throughput RNA interference screens.
- Authors
Birmingham, Amanda; Selfors, Laura M.; Forster, Thorsten; Wrobel, David; Kennedy, Caleb J.; Shanks, Emma; Santoyo-Lopez, Javier; Dunican, Dara J.; Long, Aideen; Kelleher, Dermot; Smith, Queta; Beijersbergen, Roderick L.; Ghazal, Peter; Shamu, Caroline E.
- Abstract
RNA interference (RNAi) has become a powerful technique for reverse genetics and drug discovery, and in both of these areas large-scale high-throughput RNAi screens are commonly performed. The statistical techniques used to analyze these screens are frequently borrowed directly from small-molecule screening; however, small-molecule and RNAi data characteristics differ in meaningful ways. We examine the similarities and differences between RNAi and small-molecule screens, highlighting particular characteristics of RNAi screen data that must be addressed during analysis. Additionally, we provide guidance on selection of analysis techniques in the context of a sample workflow.
- Subjects
RNA; CHROMOSOMES; GENETICS; MOLECULAR genetics; MOLECULAR biology
- Publication
Nature Methods, 2009, Vol 6, Issue 8, p569
- ISSN
1548-7091
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/nmeth.1351