bio-single-cell-scatac-analysis

Analyze single-cell ATAC-seq data to identify regulatory elements and cell types.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
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Skill: bio-single-cell-scatac-analysis
Source: https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills/tree/main/workspace/skills/bio-single-cell-scatac-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills --skill bio-single-cell-scatac-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Single-cell ATAC-seq analysis workflow to identify regulatory elements and cell types, enabling streamlined QC, dimensionality reduction, clustering, peak calling, and motif activity scoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive scATAC processing with Signac (R/Seurat) and ArchR for peak calling, motif scoring, and integration with scRNA-seq.
  • Scalable workflow for 10X Genomics scATAC data, with QC metrics and visualization.
  • Use Case: researchers upload a 10X scATAC dataset and obtain cell type annotations, peak sets, and motif activity profiles.

Quick Start

Process a 10X Genomics scATAC dataset to generate QC metrics, cluster cells, call peaks, and score motif activity.

Frequently Asked Questions about bio-single-cell-scatac-analysis

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

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How do I process 10X Genomics scATAC-seq data for cell type identification?

You can process 10X Genomics scATAC-seq data by running an end-to-end workflow that performs QC, dimensionality reduction, clustering, peak calling, and motif activity scoring to identify regulatory elements and cell types.

How do I calculate motif activity scores from chromatin accessibility data?

Motif activity scoring from chromatin accessibility data is calculated using chromVAR within the workflow, operating alongside Signac and ArchR to analyze regulatory elements in scATAC-seq datasets.

Can I use Signac and ArchR together for scATAC-seq clustering and peak calling?

Yes, Signac and ArchR are used together for scATAC-seq analysis to perform peak calling, motif scoring, clustering, and integration with scRNA-seq data for comprehensive chromatin accessibility profiling.

Do I need R to analyze single-cell ATAC-seq data for regulatory elements?

Yes, you need R with the Signac and ArchR toolchain installed to analyze single-cell ATAC-seq data, as the workflow relies on these R packages for QC, clustering, and motif activity scoring.

What is the best way to integrate scRNA-seq with scATAC-seq data?

The best way to integrate scRNA-seq with scATAC-seq data is using ArchR within the workflow, which supports integration to help annotate cell types and identify regulatory elements from chromatin accessibility profiles.

Why does scATAC-seq analysis require dimensionality reduction and QC?

scATAC-seq analysis requires QC and dimensionality reduction because single-cell chromatin accessibility data is high-dimensional and sparse, necessitating quality filtering and clustering to accurately identify cell types and call peaks.