A suite of Perl modules for handling microarray data

James A. Morris, Simon A. Gayther, Ian J. Jacobs, Christopher Jones

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    Abstract

    We describe PerlMAT, a Perl microarray toolkit providing easy to use object-oriented methods for the simplified manipulation, management and analysis of microarray data. The toolkit provides objects for the encapsulation of microarray spots and reporters, several common microarray data file formats and GAL files. In addition, an analysis object provides methods for data processing, and an image object enables the visualisation of microarray data. This important addition to the Perl developer's library will facilitate more widespread use of Perl for microarray application development within the bioinformatics community. The coherent interface and well-documented code enables rapid analysis by even inexperienced Perl developers. © The Author 2008. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1102-1103
    Number of pages1
    JournalBioinformatics
    Volume24
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2008

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