STEM: a tool for the analysis of short time series gene expression data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Time series microarray experiments are widely used to study dynamical biological processes. Due to the cost of microarray experiments, and also in some cases the limited availability of biological material, about 80% of microarray time series experiments are short (3-8 time points). Previously short time series gene expression data has been mainly analyzed using more general gene expression analysis tools not designed for the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in short time series gene expression data.

Results

We introduce the Short Time-series Expression Miner (STEM) the first software program specifically designed for the analysis of short time series microarray gene expression data. STEM implements unique methods to cluster, compare, and visualize suc

SUBMITTER: Ernst J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1456994 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature