Collection, integration and analysis of cancer genomic profiles: From data to insight Journal Article


Authors: Gao, J.; Ciriello, G.; Sander, C.; Schultz, N.
Article Title: Collection, integration and analysis of cancer genomic profiles: From data to insight
Abstract: The recent deluge of cancer genomics data provides a tremendous opportunity for the discovery of detailed mechanisms of tumorigenesis and the development of therapeutics. However, identifying the functionally relevant genomic alterations ('. drivers') among the many non-oncogenic events ('. passengers') presents a major challenge. Several new methods have been developed over the past few years that identify recurrently altered genes. Mapping the recurrent genomic alterations, such as somatic mutations and focal DNA copy-number alterations, onto individual tumor samples as tumor-specific event calls facilitates the identification of altered processes and pathways. The resulting reduction in complexity makes cancer genomics data more easily interpretable by cancer researchers and is now driving the development of powerful yet intuitive web-based analysis tools. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.
Journal Title: Current Opinion in Genetics and Development
Volume: 24
ISSN: 0959-437X
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2014-02-01
Start Page: 92
End Page: 98
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2013.12.003
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 24584084
PMCID: PMC4084973
DOI/URL:
Notes: Export Date: 2 April 2014 -- CODEN: COGDE -- Source: Scopus
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  2. Jianjiong Gao
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  3. Nikolaus D Schultz
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