clustermarkersofallcells

Identify marker genes for all cell clusters before T/B cell selection.

22|4|Updated May 18, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pwwang/immunopipe --skill clustermarkersofallcells
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Skill: clustermarkersofallcells
Source: https://github.com/pwwang/immunopipe/tree/main/skills/clustermarkersofallcells
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pwwang/immunopipe --skill clustermarkersofallcells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finds marker genes for clusters of ALL cells before T/B cell selection. This process identifies differentially expressed genes across unsupervised clusters to help identify broad cell types (T cells, B cells, Myeloid cells, NK cells, etc.) in mixed immune cell populations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identifies broad cell-type markers across all clusters to guide downstream T/B cell selection.
  • Supports differential expression analysis using Seurat FindMarkers-like parameters and enrichment of markers for downstream annotation.
  • Provides example workflows for Quick Identification of major lineages prior to targeted subtyping.

Quick Start

Run the clustering markers step to extract top markers per cluster for downstream T or B cell selection.

Frequently Asked Questions about clustermarkersofallcells

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

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How do I find marker genes for all clusters before T or B cell selection in single-cell RNA-seq?

To find marker genes for all clusters before T or B cell selection, run differential expression testing on unsupervised clusters of mixed immune cells. This identifies broad cell types like T cells, B cells, and NK cells to guide downstream purification.

Why identify cell-type markers across unsupervised clusters before subtyping?

Identifying cell-type markers across unsupervised clusters is necessary to distinguish broad lineages like myeloid and NK cells in mixed immune populations. This ensures accurate targeted subtyping by verifying cluster identities before selecting specific T or B cells.

Can I configure differential expression parameters like min-pct and logfc-threshold for cluster analysis?

Yes, you can configure differential expression parameters including min-pct, logfc-threshold, and test-use. These settings control the sensitivity and specificity of marker gene identification across your unsupervised single-cell clusters.

What is the best way to identify broad immune cell types in a mixed single-cell population?

The best way to identify broad immune cell types in a mixed population is performing differential expression analysis on unsupervised clusters. This detects marker genes for each cluster, enabling broad cell-type identification prior to downstream selection.

Does this cluster marker identification workflow support enrichment and plotting through Seurat?

Yes, the cluster marker identification workflow supports optional enrichment and plotting through upstream Seurat workflows. This allows you to visualize differential expression results and perform pathway enrichment on the identified marker genes.

When should I not use unsupervised cluster markers for cell-type identification?

You should not use unsupervised cluster markers for cell-type identification if your single-cell dataset lacks clear transcriptional separation or contains highly homogeneous cell populations, as unsupervised clustering may fail to form meaningful distinct groups.