Developing a computational workflow for eQTL analysis on the X chromosome

dc.contributor.authorAliyev, Nihat
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-30T11:51:07Z
dc.date.available2021-06-30T11:51:07Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractDespite advances in sequencing technology and computational biology which led to identifying underlying causes for complex traits, utilization of X chromosome data lags behind the autosomes. This can be attributed to the inherent complexities of analyzing X chromosome data and extra data processing steps needed before the analysis. The aim of this thesis was to develop a computational workflow for the inclusion of X chromosome analysis and improve the shortcomings in order to supplement the existing eQTL analysis methods. We demonstrated that after adjustment of X chromosome dosage differences between females and males, existing workflows can be used to uncover potential causal variants for complex traits and diseases. Using RNA-seq data from human lymphoblastoma cell lines obtained from GEUVADIS project we performed statistical fine mapping and colocalization analysis with external databases. Results show significant associations of PLP2 gene with respiratory and cardiovascular functions.et
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10062/72831
dc.language.isoenget
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dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International*
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dc.subjectGWASet
dc.subjecteQTL,et
dc.subjectX chromosomeet
dc.subjectFine mappinget
dc.subjectBCFtoolset
dc.titleDeveloping a computational workflow for eQTL analysis on the X chromosomeet
dc.typeThesiset

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