Copy number estimation

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Estimate the number of copies of loci of particular gene(s) in DNA sequences typically from gene-expression profiling technology based on microarray hybridisation-based experiments. For example, estimate copy number (or marker dosage) of a dominant marker in samples from polyploid plant cells or tissues, or chromosomal gains and losses in tumors.

Synonyms: Transcript copy number estimation

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Methods typically implement some statistical model for hypothesis testing, and methods estimate total copy number, i.e. do not distinguish the two inherited chromosomes quantities (specific copy number).

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Copy number variation detection