network-regulatory

Construct gene co-expression networks and identify hub genes from expression matrices.

29|3|Updated Jun 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa --skill network-regulatory
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Skill: network-regulatory
Source: https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa/tree/main/skills/network-regulatory
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa --skill network-regulatory

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires PyWGCNA, decoupler, igraph, networkx, pandas, numpy, scipy, scanpy, rpy2, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of constructing and interpreting gene co-expression and regulatory networks, preventing common analytical pitfalls like memory exhaustion and incorrect statistical approaches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Network Construction: Build robust co-expression networks using PyWGCNA with automated soft-thresholding and module detection.
  • Regulatory Inference: Infer transcription factor activity and regulons using pySCENIC or decoupler for deep biological insight.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to identify key hub genes driving a specific disease phenotype; this skill guides them through filtering, network construction, and module-trait correlation to pinpoint biologically relevant targets.

Quick Start

Use the network-regulatory skill to construct a co-expression network from the provided expression matrix and identify hub genes associated with the treatment trait.

Frequently Asked Questions about network-regulatory

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I construct a gene co-expression network from bulk RNA-seq data?

To construct a gene co-expression network from bulk RNA-seq data, use PyWGCNA for automated soft-thresholding and module detection. This process identifies biologically relevant gene modules and hub genes associated with specific traits.

What is the best way to identify hub genes associated with a disease phenotype?

Identifying hub genes associated with a disease phenotype involves filtering expression data, constructing a co-expression network, and performing module-trait correlation. This pinpoints biologically relevant targets driving the specific phenotype.

Can I infer transcription factor activity from single-cell RNA-seq data?

Yes, you can infer transcription factor activity and regulons from single-cell RNA-seq data. Using decoupler allows deep biological insight into regulatory networks by scoring TF activity within the constructed network topology.

Does this network regulatory analysis support protein-protein interaction networks?

Yes, the network regulatory analysis supports protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. It integrates PPI network analysis alongside gene regulatory networks to validate network topology and identify biological modules.

Why does my gene co-expression network construction fail with memory exhaustion?

Gene co-expression network construction often fails with memory exhaustion when processing large datasets. Applying memory-efficient filtering beforehand prevents this pitfall and ensures reproducible network topology during analysis.