markersfinder

Identify targeted differential expression markers in single-cell data using Seurat FindMarkers.

22|4|Updated May 18, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pwwang/immunopipe --skill markersfinder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: markersfinder
Source: https://github.com/pwwang/immunopipe/tree/main/skills/markersfinder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pwwang/immunopipe --skill markersfinder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Targeted differential expression analysis within single-cell data by wrapping Seurat's FindMarkers for custom group comparisons, enabling researchers to move beyond cluster-vs-all paradigms and explore biologically meaningful contrasts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Custom group comparisons across metadata columns (e.g., cluster c1 vs c3, condition across cell types)
  • Condition effects and multi-sample designs within defined populations
  • Automatic pathway and gene-set enrichment analyses on significant markers
  • Generated visualizations to interpret markers and enrichment results

Quick Start

Load a Seurat object with the grouping metadata and run MarkersFinder to obtain DE markers and enrichment results.

Frequently Asked Questions about markersfinder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run targeted differential expression analysis on scRNA-seq data using custom group comparisons?

Targeted differential expression analysis on scRNA-seq data is performed by wrapping Seurat FindMarkers to apply custom group comparisons across metadata columns, such as contrasting specific cell clusters or conditions, rather than using default cluster-vs-all paradigms.

Can I perform differential expression across multiple cell types and samples simultaneously in Seurat?

You can perform differential expression across multiple cell types and samples simultaneously by applying custom group comparisons across metadata columns within defined single-cell populations, enabling researchers to explore biologically meaningful contrasts.

Does this approach automatically calculate pathway and gene-set enrichment for significant markers?

Automatic pathway and gene-set enrichment analyses are calculated directly on significant markers, with generated visualizations built-in to easily interpret differential expression and enrichment results across the specified groups.

What parameters can I configure for Seurat FindMarkers during single-cell differential expression?

Configurable parameters for Seurat FindMarkers during single-cell differential expression include test.use, logfc.threshold, min.pct, and enrichment databases, allowing precise control over the statistical test and filtering thresholds.

What Seurat object metadata is required to explore condition effects within defined cell populations?

A Seurat object with metadata columns defining the grouping variables is required to explore condition effects and multi-sample designs within defined populations, enabling targeted contrasts rather than broad cluster-vs-all comparisons.

Why use targeted differential expression instead of default cluster-vs-all comparisons for scRNA-seq?

Targeted differential expression is used instead of default cluster-vs-all comparisons to move beyond standard paradigms and explore biologically meaningful contrasts, such as specific cluster c1 vs c3 or condition effects across cell types.