Statistical analysis of DNA microarray data in cancer research

Clin Cancer Res. 2006 Aug 1;12(15):4469-73. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-06-1033.

Abstract

Microarray techniques have been widely used to monitor gene expression in many areas of biomedical research. They have been widely used for tumor diagnosis and classification, prediction of prognoses and treatment, and understanding of molecular mechanisms, biochemical pathways, and gene networks. Statistical methods are vital for these scientific endeavors. This article reviews recent developments of statistical methods for analyzing data from microarray experiments. Emphasis has been given to normalization of expression from multiple arrays, selecting significantly differentially expressed genes, tumor classifications, and gene expression pathways and networks.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Cluster Analysis
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / classification
  • Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / methods
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / statistics & numerical data*