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cancer genome atlas
Also written as: TCGA — The Cancer Genome Atlas
A comprehensive database containing genomic, transcriptomic, and clinical data from thousands of cancer patients.
Full Definition
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) is a landmark cancer genomics program that has molecularly characterized over 20,000 primary cancer and matched normal samples spanning 33 cancer types. This database provides researchers and clinicians with comprehensive genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data, along with associated clinical information. TCGA data serves as a reference for cancer research, biomarker discovery, and comparative analysis in precision oncology applications.
Usage
Usage note: Typically referenced as TCGA in scientific literature.
In Context
- "The research team compared their findings against cancer genome atlas data to validate the novel mutation patterns." — Research manuscript
- "Cancer genome atlas analysis revealed distinct molecular subtypes within this histological classification." — Scientific publication
Also known as
TCGA
cancer genomics database
Don't confuse with
COSMIC database
cBioPortal