Ruben Dries, Qian Zhu, Rui Dong, Chee-Huat Linus Eng, Huipeng Li, Kan Liu, Yuntian Fu, Tianxiao Zhao, Arpan Sarkar, Feng Bao, Rani E George, Nico Pierson, Long Cai, Guo-Cheng Yuan
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引用次数: 337
Abstract
Spatial transcriptomic and proteomic technologies have provided new opportunities to investigate cells in their native microenvironment. Here we present Giotto, a comprehensive and open-source toolbox for spatial data analysis and visualization. The analysis module provides end-to-end analysis by implementing a wide range of algorithms for characterizing tissue composition, spatial expression patterns, and cellular interactions. Furthermore, single-cell RNAseq data can be integrated for spatial cell-type enrichment analysis. The visualization module allows users to interactively visualize analysis outputs and imaging features. To demonstrate its general applicability, we apply Giotto to a wide range of datasets encompassing diverse technologies and platforms.
期刊介绍:
Genome Biology is a leading research journal that focuses on the study of biology and biomedicine from a genomic and post-genomic standpoint. The journal consistently publishes outstanding research across various areas within these fields.
With an impressive impact factor of 12.3 (2022), Genome Biology has earned its place as the 3rd highest-ranked research journal in the Genetics and Heredity category, according to Thomson Reuters. Additionally, it is ranked 2nd among research journals in the Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology category. It is important to note that Genome Biology is the top-ranking open access journal in this category.
In summary, Genome Biology sets a high standard for scientific publications in the field, showcasing cutting-edge research and earning recognition among its peers.