ArrayTrack

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ArrayTrack is a comprehensive software suite developed by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the analysis and management of microarray data. It is designed to facilitate the integration of diverse data types, including genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to support regulatory research and decision-making processes.

Overview

ArrayTrack provides a platform for the storage, analysis, and visualization of microarray data. It is equipped with various tools for data normalization, quality control, statistical analysis, and biological interpretation. The software is particularly useful for researchers working in the fields of toxicogenomics, pharmacogenomics, and biomarker discovery.

Features

ArrayTrack includes several key features:

• **Data Management**: Allows for the storage and retrieval of large datasets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• **Data Analysis**: Offers a range of statistical tools for analyzing microarray data, including ANOVA, clustering, and principal component analysis (PCA).
• **Visualization**: Provides graphical tools for visualizing data, such as heat maps, scatter plots, and volcano plots.
• **Integration**: Supports the integration of data from various sources, enabling comprehensive multi-omics analyses.

Applications

ArrayTrack is used in various applications, including:

• **Regulatory Research**: Assists in the evaluation of new drugs and therapies by providing insights into their molecular effects.
• **Toxicology**: Helps in identifying potential toxic effects of compounds by analyzing gene expression changes.
• **Biomarker Discovery**: Facilitates the identification of biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis.

Related Pages

• Microarray
• Genomics
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Toxicogenomics
• Pharmacogenomics
• Biomarker

See Also

• Bioinformatics
• Systems biology
• Data mining
• FDA