Smarter clustering methods for SNP genotype calling.

ABSTRACT:

Motivation

Most genotyping technologies for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers use standard clustering methods to 'call' the SNP genotypes. These methods are not always optimal in distinguishing the genotype clusters of a SNP because they do not take advantage of specific features of the genotype calling problem. In particular, when family data are available, pedigree information is ignored. Furthermore, prior information about the distribution of the measurements for each cluster can be used to choose an appropriate model-based clustering method and can significantly improve the genotype calls. One special genotyping problem that has never been discussed in the literature is that of genotyping of trisomic individuals, such as individuals with Down syndrome. Calling triso

SUBMITTER: Lin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2732271 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature