학술논문

A benchmark of algorithms for the analysis of pooled CRISPR screens
Document Type
article
Source
Genome Biology, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2020)
Subject
CRISPR screen
CRISPR knockoout
CRISPR interference
CRISPR activation
Benchmarking
Screen algorithms
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5
Genetics
QH426-470
Language
English
ISSN
1474-760X
Abstract
Abstract Genome-wide pooled CRISPR-Cas-mediated knockout, activation, and repression screens are powerful tools for functional genomic investigations. Despite their increasing importance, there is currently little guidance on how to design and analyze CRISPR-pooled screens. Here, we provide a review of the commonly used algorithms in the computational analysis of pooled CRISPR screens. We develop a comprehensive simulation framework to benchmark and compare the performance of these algorithms using both synthetic and real datasets. Our findings inform parameter choices of CRISPR screens and provide guidance to researchers on the design and analysis of pooled CRISPR screens.