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A simple spreadsheet-based, MIAME-supportive format for microarray data: MAGE-TAB
- Source :
- BMC Bioinformatics, Vol 7, Iss 1, p 489 (2006)
- Publication Year :
- 2006
- Publisher :
- BMC, 2006.
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Abstract
- Abstract Background Sharing of microarray data within the research community has been greatly facilitated by the development of the disclosure and communication standards MIAME and MAGE-ML by the MGED Society. However, the complexity of the MAGE-ML format has made its use impractical for laboratories lacking dedicated bioinformatics support. Results We propose a simple tab-delimited, spreadsheet-based format, MAGE-TAB, which will become a part of the MAGE microarray data standard and can be used for annotating and communicating microarray data in a MIAME compliant fashion. Conclusion MAGE-TAB will enable laboratories without bioinformatics experience or support to manage, exchange and submit well-annotated microarray data in a standard format using a spreadsheet. The MAGE-TAB format is self-contained, and does not require an understanding of MAGE-ML or XML.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712105
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- BMC Bioinformatics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f5e312ee926247f780445c799b4eaaeb
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2105-7-489