JAGuaR is an alignment protocol for paired end RNA-seq reads based on an extended reference. It uses BWA to align reads to the genome and reference transcript models (including annotated exon-exon junctions) specifically allowing the possibility for a single read to span multiple exons. Reads aligned to the special reference repository are then “repositioned” on to genomic coordinates, transforming reads spanning multiple exons into large-gapped alignments. We demonstrate that the strategy employed by JAGuaR generates accurate transcriptome alignments, measured by the concordance of inferred SNVs with dbSNP.
JAGuaR paper/reference in PLOS ONE
Current Release
Released Sep 12, 2013
All Releases
Version | Released | Description | Licenses | Status |
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2.1 | Sep 12, 2013 | Latest release primarily allowing for more accurate splitting of reads across exon-exon junctions. | BCCA (academic use) | final |
1.7.6 | Aug 07, 2012 | First release of JAGuaR | BCCA (academic use) | final |