Detailed modeling of positive selection improves detection of cancer driver genes
Finding driver genes sheds lights on the biological mechanisms propelling the development of a tumour, and can suggest therapeutic strategies. Here, the authors develop driverMAPS, a model-based approach to identify driver genes, and apply it to TCGA datasets.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2019-07-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-11284-9 |