depmap

Queryes gene dependency scores and drug sensitivity data from Cancer DepMap API or local files using Python scripts.

3|Updated Apr 17, 2026
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Skill: depmap
Source: https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/agentic-research/skills/scientific-skills/depmap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace --skill depmap-ramanebrahimi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, pandas, numpy, scipy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill empowers users to easily access and analyze comprehensive cancer cell line gene dependency scores, drug sensitivity data, and gene effect profiles from the Cancer Dependency Map (DepMap).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query Gene Dependencies: Identify which genes are essential for specific cancer types.
  • Drug Sensitivity Data: Analyze which compounds are effective against certain cell lines.
  • Use Case: Utilize the skill to validate oncology drug targets and find synthetic lethal interactions, thereby aiding in cancer research.

Quick Start

Run the script 'query_gene_dependencies.py' with the gene symbol 'TP53' and dataset 'Chronos_Combined'.

Frequently Asked Questions about depmap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query gene dependency scores from the Cancer Dependency Map for specific cancer cell lines?

To query gene dependency scores from the Cancer Dependency Map, you can run the provided Python scripts against the DepMap API or locally downloaded data files to extract precise gene effect profiles for targeted cancer cell lines.

Can I use Python and pandas to analyze drug sensitivity data for oncology targets?

Yes, you can use Python with pandas and numpy to analyze drug sensitivity data for oncology targets, processing the retrieved datasets to identify which compounds are most effective against specific cancer cell lines.

What is the best way to identify synthetic lethal interactions using DepMap data?

Identifying synthetic lethal interactions using DepMap data involves querying gene dependency scores with Python scripts to find co-essential genes, validating potential oncology drug targets by cross-referencing gene effect profiles.

Do I need Python programming knowledge to analyze gene effect profiles from DepMap?

Yes, you need Python programming knowledge to analyze gene effect profiles from DepMap, as the skill requires writing scripts using requests, pandas, numpy, and scipy to query and process the dependency data.

How do I retrieve TP53 gene dependencies using the Chronos_Combined dataset?

To retrieve TP53 gene dependencies using the Chronos_Combined dataset, execute the 'query_gene_dependencies.py' script with the gene symbol 'TP53' and specify 'Chronos_Combined' as your target dataset.

Why use scipy and numpy for analyzing cancer gene dependency data?

You use scipy and numpy for analyzing cancer gene dependency data to perform advanced statistical calculations and array processing on raw DepMap datasets, enabling precise identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities.