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ArticleBMC bioinformatics2025

SCNT: an R package for data analysis and visualization of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics.

Jianbo Qing, Jialu Wu, Yafeng Li, Junnan Wu

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Jianbo QingDepartment of Nephrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, China.
Jialu WuCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China.
Yafeng LiDepartment of Nephrology, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518000, China.
Junnan WuDepartment of Nephrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, China. junnan.wu@zju.edu.cn.

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National Natural Key Program of China 2022YFC2505400National Natural Science Foundation of China 81871709
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backgroundThe emergence of single-cell (SC) and spatial transcriptomics (ST) has revolutionized our understanding of gene expression dynamics in complex tissues. However, it also presents challenges for data analysis and visualization, particularly due to the complexity of ST data and the diversity of analysis platforms. The SCNT (Single-Cell, Single-Nucleus, and Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis and Visualization Tools) package was developed to address these challenges by providing an efficient and user-friendly tool for processing, analyzing, and visualizing SC and ST data.

resultsSCNT is an R-based package that integrates widely used tools such as Seurat and ggplot2, enabling seamless conversion between Seurat and H5ad formats. The package supports high-resolution spatial visualization, including customizable gene expression and clustering plots. SCNT also simplifies key data analysis steps, such as quality control, dimensionality reduction, and doublet detection, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency. We tested SCNT on publicly available PBMC dataset, Visum and Visium HD human kidney tissue data, demonstrating its effectiveness.

conclusionsSCNT offers a valuable tool for researchers exploring SC and ST data. Its simplicity, flexibility, and powerful visualization capabilities provide a streamlined workflow for both novice and advanced users. Future developments will focus on expanding support for additional ST platforms and enhancing multi-omics data integration.

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Gene Expression ProfilingSingle-Cell AnalysisSoftwareTranscriptomeComputational BiologyData AnalysisHumansggplot2RSCNTSingle-cell sequencingSpatial transcriptomics

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