bio-depmap

Query DepMap for cancer cell line gene dependency and drug sensitivity data.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill bio-depmap
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Skill: bio-depmap
Source: https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/bio-depmap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill bio-depmap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to comprehensive cancer cell line dependency and drug sensitivity data, enabling researchers to identify cancer-specific vulnerabilities and potential therapeutic targets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gene Dependency Scores: Retrieve CRISPR and RNAi gene effect scores across hundreds of cancer cell lines.
  • Biomarker Analysis: Correlate gene mutations or expression with drug sensitivity or dependency.
  • Synthetic Lethality: Identify genes that are essential only in the presence of specific mutations.
  • Use Case: Investigate if a gene is essential in KRAS-mutant lung cancer cell lines to validate it as a potential drug target.

Quick Start

Use the bio-depmap skill to find cell lines selectively dependent on the gene KRAS in lung cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions about bio-depmap

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find cancer cell lines with high gene dependency scores for target validation?

To find cancer cell lines with high gene dependency scores for target validation, query the DepMap portal to retrieve CRISPR Chronos or DEMETER2 gene effect profiles across hundreds of cell lines. This identifies cancer-specific vulnerabilities essential for validating potential oncology drug targets.

What is synthetic lethality analysis and how does DepMap support it?

Synthetic lethality analysis identifies genes essential only in the presence of specific mutations. DepMap supports this by allowing you to correlate gene mutations or expression with drug sensitivity and dependency scores to discover cancer-specific vulnerabilities.

Can I analyze drug sensitivity data alongside gene mutations for biomarker discovery?

Yes, you can analyze drug sensitivity data alongside gene mutations for biomarker discovery. The Skill enables correlating PRISM drug sensitivity data with gene mutation or expression profiles across cancer cell lines to identify predictive biomarkers.

How do I retrieve CRISPR gene effect profiles for KRAS-mutant lung cancer cell lines?

Retrieve CRISPR gene effect profiles for KRAS-mutant lung cancer cell lines by querying the DepMap data via API or local data file downloads. This filters cell line dependency scores to investigate if specific genes are essential in KRAS-mutant contexts.

Does the DepMap Skill support downloading omics data for local analysis?

Yes, the Skill supports downloading omics data for local analysis. It facilitates access to comprehensive cancer cell line dependency and drug sensitivity datasets, including CRISPR, DEMETER2, PRISM, and omics data, via API or local file downloads.

What is the best way to identify cancer-specific vulnerabilities using DepMap data?

The best way to identify cancer-specific vulnerabilities using DepMap data is to cross-reference gene dependency scores with omics profiles. Comparing CRISPR or RNAi gene effect scores against mutation states reveals selective dependencies and potential therapeutic targets.