15             Expression Plot

This dialog visualizes the expression plot for the selected edge or for the selected gene pair. The expression plot displays more detailed information about the results of the micro array experiments, which have been executed to obtain this gene network.

Note: The expression plot is specific for the GNI technology of generating gene networks. The plot requires additional micro-array experiment data. Without this data the expression plot cannot e viewed.

The expression plot requires the expression plot file with additional experimental data that is not included in the gene network file.

To view the expression plot:

1.      Make sure that the expression plot file is available in CI.

For this, open the Preferences dialog box and check that the Expression Plot File location is correctly defined in the Expression Plot section.

2.      Select an edge on the canvas. Alternatively you may select any two genes.

Note: The expression plot can be viewed for any two genes, regardless if they are connected by an edge or disconnected.

3.      Choose Analyze | Expression Plot from the menu or the Expression Plot icon from the right side toolbar

4.      Press the Freeze button to keep the selected expression plot

5.      Select another edge (or two genes) to view its expression plot.