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ArticleBMC genomics2021

WASP: a versatile, web-accessible single cell RNA-Seq processing platform.

Andreas Hoek, Katharina Maibach, Ebru Özmen, Ana Ivonne Vazquez-Armendariz, Jan Philipp Mengel, Torsten Hain, Susanne Herold, Alexander Goesmann

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Article in BMC genomics, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Andreas HoekBioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany. andreas.hoek@computational.bio.uni-giessen.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0451-2519
Katharina MaibachBioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Ebru ÖzmenBioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Ana Ivonne Vazquez-ArmendarizDepartment of Internal Medicine II, and Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL) and The Institute of Lung Health (ILH), 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Jan Philipp MengelInstitute of Medical Microbiology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Torsten HainInstitute of Medical Microbiology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Susanne HeroldDepartment of Internal Medicine II, and Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL) and The Institute of Lung Health (ILH), 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Alexander GoesmannBioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen · DEGerman Center for Lung Research · DE

Funding

BMBF FKZ 031A533DFG KFO 309 P2/P5/P6/P7/P8/Z01DFG SFB1021 Z02DFG SFB-TR84 B/08
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe technology of single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has gained massively in popularity as it allows unprecedented insights into cellular heterogeneity as well as identification and characterization of (sub-)cellular populations. Furthermore, scRNA-seq is almost ubiquitously applicable in medical and biological research. However, these new opportunities are accompanied by additional challenges for researchers regarding data analysis, as advanced technical expertise is required in using bioinformatic software.

resultsHere we present WASP, a software for the processing of Drop-Seq-based scRNA-Seq data. Our software facilitates the initial processing of raw reads generated with the ddSEQ or 10x protocol and generates demultiplexed gene expression matrices including quality metrics. The processing pipeline is realized as a Snakemake workflow, while an R Shiny application is provided for interactive result visualization. WASP supports comprehensive analysis of gene expression matrices, including detection of differentially expressed genes, clustering of cellular populations and interactive graphical visualization of the results. The R Shiny application can be used with gene expression matrices generated by the WASP pipeline, as well as with externally provided data from other sources.

conclusionsWith WASP we provide an intuitive and easy-to-use tool to process and explore scRNA-seq data. To the best of our knowledge, it is currently the only freely available software package that combines pre- and post-processing of ddSEQ- and 10x-based data. Due to its modular design, it is possible to use any gene expression matrix with WASP's post-processing R Shiny application. To simplify usage, WASP is provided as a Docker container. Alternatively, pre-processing can be accomplished via Conda, and a standalone version for Windows is available for post-processing, requiring only a web browser.

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Single-Cell AnalysisSoftwareComputational BiologyGene Expression ProfilingRNA-SeqSequence Analysis, RNA10xBarcodeddSEQRNA-SeqR shinySingle cellSnakemakeUMI

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PMID33736596
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