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README for PyLOH 1.1.3
README for PyLOH 1.2.0
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We derive algorithms to solve our model, and implement
them in a software package called PyLOH. We also introduce a
novel visualization method "BAF heat map" to to characterize
the cluster pattern of LOH.
the cluster pattern of LOH. If you have any questions, please
email [email protected]


INSTALL
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**--segments_bed** Use the genome segmentation stored in SEGMENTS.bed. If not provided, use 22 autosomes as the segmentaion.
But using automatic segmentation algorithm to generate SEGMENTS.bed is highly recommended, such as [BICseq](http://compbio.med.harvard.edu/Supplements/PNAS11.html).

**--WES** Flag indicating whether the BAM files are whole exome sequencing(WES) or not. If not provided, the BAM files
are assumed to be whole genome sequencing(WGS).

**--min_depth** Minimum depth in both normal and tumor sample required to use a site in the analysis.

**--min_base_qual** Minimum base quality required for each base.
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| Column | Definition |
| :--------------- | :-------------------------------------|
| allele_type | Estimated allele type of the segment |
| copy_number | Estimated copy number of the segment |

**\*.PyLOH.purity** Estimated tumor purity.
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**--seg_length** Only convert segments with length longer than the threshold.


Reference
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Li, Y., Xie, X. (2014). Deconvolving tumor purity and ploidy by integrating copy number alterations and loss of heterozygosity. Bioinformatics.

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