Differential expression and network inferences through functional data modeling

Biometrics. 2009 Sep;65(3):793-804. doi: 10.1111/j.1541-0420.2008.01159.x. Epub 2008 Nov 13.

Abstract

Time course microarray data consist of mRNA expression from a common set of genes collected at different time points. Such data are thought to reflect underlying biological processes developing over time. In this article, we propose a model that allows us to examine differential expression and gene network relationships using time course microarray data. We model each gene-expression profile as a random functional transformation of the scale, amplitude, and phase of a common curve. Inferences about the gene-specific amplitude parameters allow us to examine differential gene expression. Inferences about measures of functional similarity based on estimated time-transformation functions allow us to examine gene networks while accounting for features of the gene-expression profiles. We discuss applications to simulated data as well as to microarray data on prostate cancer progression.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Gene Expression Profiling / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Biological*
  • Models, Statistical
  • Neoplasm Proteins / analysis*
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / methods*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Neoplasm Proteins