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Weighted Kolmogorov Smirnov testing: an alternative for Gene Set Enrichment Analysis

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  • Charmpi Konstantina
  • Ycart Bernard

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Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) is a basic tool for genomic data treatment. Its test statistic is based on a cumulated weight function, and its distribution under the null hypothesis is evaluated by Monte-Carlo simulation. Here, it is proposed to subtract to the cumulated weight function its asymptotic expectation, then scale it. Under the null hypothesis, the convergence in distribution of the new test statistic is proved, using the theory of empirical processes. The limiting distribution needs to be computed only once, and can then be used for many different gene sets. This results in large savings in computing time. The test defined in this way has been called Weighted Kolmogorov Smirnov (WKS) test. Using expression data from the GEO repository, tested against the MSig Database C2, a comparison between the classical GSEA test and the new procedure has been conducted. Our conclusion is that, beyond its mathematical and algorithmic advantages, the WKS test could be more informative in many cases, than the classical GSEA test.

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  • Charmpi Konstantina & Ycart Bernard, 2015. "Weighted Kolmogorov Smirnov testing: an alternative for Gene Set Enrichment Analysis," Statistical Applications in Genetics and Molecular Biology, De Gruyter, vol. 14(3), pages 279-293, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:sagmbi:v:14:y:2015:i:3:p:279-293:n:5
    DOI: 10.1515/sagmb-2014-0077
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