Improving rigor and reproducibility in western blot experiments with the blotRig analysis software
Update: 2023-08-05
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Link to bioRxiv paper:
http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.08.02.551674v1?rss=1
Authors: Omondi, C., Chou, A., Fond, K. A., Morioka, K., Joseph, N. R., Sacramento, J. A., Lorio, E., Torres-Espin, A., Radabaugh, H. L., Davis, J. A., Gumbel, J. H., Huie, J. R., Ferguson, A. R.
Abstract:
Western blot is a popular biomolecular analysis method for measuring the relative quantities of independent proteins in complex biological samples. However, variability in quantitative western blot data analysis poses a challenge in designing reproducible experiments. The lack of rigorous quantitative approaches in current western blot statistical methodology may result in irreproducible inferences. Here we describe best practices for the design and analysis of western blot experiments, with examples and demonstrations of how different analytical approaches can lead to widely varying outcomes. To facilitate best practices, we have developed the blotRig tool for designing and analyzing western blot experiments to improve their rigor and reproducibility. The blotRig application includes functions for counterbalancing experimental design by lane position, batch management across gels, and analytics with covariates and random effects.
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http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.08.02.551674v1?rss=1
Authors: Omondi, C., Chou, A., Fond, K. A., Morioka, K., Joseph, N. R., Sacramento, J. A., Lorio, E., Torres-Espin, A., Radabaugh, H. L., Davis, J. A., Gumbel, J. H., Huie, J. R., Ferguson, A. R.
Abstract:
Western blot is a popular biomolecular analysis method for measuring the relative quantities of independent proteins in complex biological samples. However, variability in quantitative western blot data analysis poses a challenge in designing reproducible experiments. The lack of rigorous quantitative approaches in current western blot statistical methodology may result in irreproducible inferences. Here we describe best practices for the design and analysis of western blot experiments, with examples and demonstrations of how different analytical approaches can lead to widely varying outcomes. To facilitate best practices, we have developed the blotRig tool for designing and analyzing western blot experiments to improve their rigor and reproducibility. The blotRig application includes functions for counterbalancing experimental design by lane position, batch management across gels, and analytics with covariates and random effects.
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