Key issues in conducting a meta-analysis of gene expression microarray datasets

PLoS Med. 2008 Sep 30;5(9):e184. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050184. Epub 2008 Sep 2.

Abstract

Adaikalavan Ramasamy and colleagues outline seven key issues and suggest a stepwise approach in conducting a meta-analysis of microarray datasets.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Databases, Genetic* / standards
  • Gene Expression Regulation / genetics
  • Humans
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic*
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / methods*