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Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from expression matrices using arboreto's scalable GRNBoost2 and GENIE3 tree-ensemble algorithms with Dask-distributed computation. Use when analyzing bulk or single-cell RNA-seq transcriptomics to map transcription-factor-to-target-gene regu
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Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from expression matrices using arboreto's scalable GRNBoost2 and GENIE3 tree-ensemble algorithms with Dask-distributed computation. Use when analyzing bulk or single-cell RNA-seq transcriptomics to map transcription-factor-to-target-gene regulatory interactions, build adjacency networks, or run the GRN-inference step of a SCENIC pipeline on large datasets. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.
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Arboreto
Overview
Arboreto is a computational library for inferring gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using parallelized algorithms that scale from single machines to multi-node clusters.
Core capability: Identify which transcription factors (TFs) regulate which target genes based on expression patterns across observations (cells, samples, conditions).
Quick Start
Install arboreto:
uv pip install arboreto
Basic GRN inference:
import pandas as pd
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Load expression data (genes as columns)
expression_matrix = pd.read_csv('expression_data.tsv', sep='\t')
# Infer regulatory network
network = grnboost2(expression_data=expression_matrix)
# Save results (TF, target, importance)
network.to_csv('network.tsv', sep='\t', index=False, header=False)
Critical: Always use if __name__ == '__main__': guard because Dask spawns new processes.
Core Capabilities
1. Basic GRN Inference
For standard GRN inference workflows including:
- Input data preparation (Pandas DataFrame or NumPy array)
- Running inference with GRNBoost2 or GENIE3
- Filtering by transcription factors
- Output format and interpretation
See: references/basic_inference.md
Use the ready-to-run script: scripts/basic_grn_inference.py for standard inference tasks:
python scripts/basic_grn_inference.py expression_data.tsv output_network.tsv --tf-file tfs.txt --seed 777
2. Algorithm Selection
Arboreto provides two algorithms:
GRNBoost2 (Recommended):
- Fast gradient boosting-based inference
- Optimized for large datasets (10k+ observations)
- Default choice for most analyses
GENIE3:
- Random Forest-based inference
- Original multiple regression approach
- Use for comparison or validation
Quick comparison:
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2, genie3
# Fast, recommended
network_grnboost = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix)
# Classic algorithm
network_genie3 = genie3(expression_data=matrix)
For detailed algorithm comparison, parameters, and selection guidance: references/algorithms.md
3. Distributed Computing
Scale inference from local multi-core to cluster environments:
Local (default) - Uses all available cores automatically:
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix)
Custom local client - Control resources:
from distributed import LocalCluster, Client
local_cluster = LocalCluster(n_workers=10, memory_limit='8GB')
client = Client(local_cluster)
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client)
client.close()
local_cluster.close()
Cluster computing - Connect to remote Dask scheduler:
from distributed import Client
client = Client('tcp://scheduler:8786')
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client)
For cluster setup, performance optimization, and large-scale workflows: references/distributed_computing.md
Installation
uv pip install arboreto
Dependencies: scipy, scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, dask, distributed
Common Use Cases
Single-Cell RNA-seq Analysis
import pandas as pd
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Load single-cell expression matrix (cells x genes)
sc_data = pd.read_csv('scrna_counts.tsv', sep='\t')
# Infer cell-type-specific regulatory network
network = grnboost2(expression_data=sc_data, seed=42)
# importance is unbounded (not a 0-1 probability); keep the top links
# per target rather than applying an absolute threshold.
top_links = network.sort_values('importance', ascending=False).groupby('target').head(10)
top_links.to_csv('grn_top_links.tsv', sep='\t', index=False)
Bulk RNA-seq with TF Filtering
from arboreto.utils import load_tf_names
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Load data
expression_data = pd.read_csv('rnaseq_tpm.tsv', sep='\t')
tf_names = load_tf_names('human_tfs.txt')
# Infer with TF restriction
network = grnboost2(
expression_data=expression_data,
tf_names=tf_names,
seed=123
)
network.to_csv('tf_target_network.tsv', sep='\t', index=False)
Comparative Analysis (Multiple Conditions)
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Infer networks for different conditions
conditions = ['control', 'treatment_24h', 'treatment_48h']
for condition in conditions:
data = pd.read_csv(f'{condition}_expression.tsv', sep='\t')
network = grnboost2(expression_data=data, seed=42)
network.to_csv(f'{condition}_network.tsv', sep='\t', index=False)
Output Interpretation
Arboreto returns a DataFrame with regulatory links:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
TF | Transcription factor (regulator) |
target | Target gene |
importance | Regulatory importance score (higher = stronger) |
Filtering strategy: importance is an unbounded relative score (derived from tree feature importances), not a probability or correlation — do not apply absolute cutoffs like > 0.5. Prefer:
- Top N links per target gene
- A quantile cutoff computed from the run's own distribution
- In a SCENIC workflow, keep all links and let downstream cisTarget motif pruning do the filtering
Integration with pySCENIC
Arboreto is a core component of the SCENIC pipeline for single-cell regulatory network analysis:
# Step 1: Use arboreto for GRN inference
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
network = grnboost2(expression_data=sc_data, tf_names=tf_list)
# Step 2: Use pySCENIC for regulon identification and activity scoring
# (See pySCENIC documentation for downstream analysis)
Reproducibility
Always set a seed for reproducible results:
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, seed=777)
GRNBoost2 is stochastic, so a single seed pins one run but does not establish robustness. For a consensus network, run several seeds and keep links that recur, averaging their importance:
import pandas as pd
from distributed import LocalCluster, Client
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
client = Client(LocalCluster())
seeds = [42, 123, 777]
networks = [
grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client, seed=s)
for s in seeds
]
client.close()
# Consensus: keep edges present in every run, average their importance
combined = pd.concat(networks)
consensus = (combined.groupby(['TF', 'target'])
.agg(importance=('importance', 'mean'), n_runs=('importance', 'size'))
.reset_index())
consensus = consensus[consensus['n_runs'] == len(seeds)]
Troubleshooting
Memory errors: Reduce dataset size by filtering low-variance genes or use distributed computing
Slow performance: Use GRNBoost2 instead of GENIE3, enable distributed client, filter TF list
Dask errors: Ensure if __name__ == '__main__': guard is present in scripts
Empty results: Check data format (genes as columns), verify TF names match gene names
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description: Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from expression matrices using arboreto's scalable GRNBoost2 and GENIE3 tree-ensemble algorithms with Dask-distributed computation. Use when analyzing bulk or single-cell RNA-seq transcriptomics to map transcription-factor-to-target-gene regulatory interactions, build adjacency networks, or run the GRN-inference step of a SCENIC pipeline on large datasets. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.
license: MIT
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name: alterlab-arboreto
description: Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from expression matrices using arboreto's scalable GRNBoost2 and GENIE3 tree-ensemble algorithms with Dask-distributed computation. Use when analyzing bulk or single-cell RNA-seq transcriptomics to map transcription-factor-to-target-gene regulatory interactions, build adjacency networks, or run the GRN-inference step of a SCENIC pipeline on large datasets. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.
license: MIT
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# Arboreto
## Overview
Arboreto is a computational library for inferring gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using parallelized algorithms that scale from single machines to multi-node clusters.
**Core capability**: Identify which transcription factors (TFs) regulate which target genes based on expression patterns across observations (cells, samples, conditions).
## Quick Start
Install arboreto:
```bash
uv pip install arboreto
```
Basic GRN inference:
```python
import pandas as pd
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Load expression data (genes as columns)
expression_matrix = pd.read_csv('expression_data.tsv', sep='\t')
# Infer regulatory network
network = grnboost2(expression_data=expression_matrix)
# Save results (TF, target, importance)
network.to_csv('network.tsv', sep='\t', index=False, header=False)
```
**Critical**: Always use `if __name__ == '__main__':` guard because Dask spawns new processes.
## Core Capabilities
### 1. Basic GRN Inference
For standard GRN inference workflows including:
- Input data preparation (Pandas DataFrame or NumPy array)
- Running inference with GRNBoost2 or GENIE3
- Filtering by transcription factors
- Output format and interpretation
**See**: `references/basic_inference.md`
**Use the ready-to-run script**: `scripts/basic_grn_inference.py` for standard inference tasks:
```bash
python scripts/basic_grn_inference.py expression_data.tsv output_network.tsv --tf-file tfs.txt --seed 777
```
### 2. Algorithm Selection
Arboreto provides two algorithms:
**GRNBoost2 (Recommended)**:
- Fast gradient boosting-based inference
- Optimized for large datasets (10k+ observations)
- Default choice for most analyses
**GENIE3**:
- Random Forest-based inference
- Original multiple regression approach
- Use for comparison or validation
Quick comparison:
```python
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2, genie3
# Fast, recommended
network_grnboost = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix)
# Classic algorithm
network_genie3 = genie3(expression_data=matrix)
```
**For detailed algorithm comparison, parameters, and selection guidance**: `references/algorithms.md`
### 3. Distributed Computing
Scale inference from local multi-core to cluster environments:
**Local (default)** - Uses all available cores automatically:
```python
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix)
```
**Custom local client** - Control resources:
```python
from distributed import LocalCluster, Client
local_cluster = LocalCluster(n_workers=10, memory_limit='8GB')
client = Client(local_cluster)
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client)
client.close()
local_cluster.close()
```
**Cluster computing** - Connect to remote Dask scheduler:
```python
from distributed import Client
client = Client('tcp://scheduler:8786')
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client)
```
**For cluster setup, performance optimization, and large-scale workflows**: `references/distributed_computing.md`
## Installation
```bash
uv pip install arboreto
```
**Dependencies**: scipy, scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, dask, distributed
## Common Use Cases
### Single-Cell RNA-seq Analysis
```python
import pandas as pd
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Load single-cell expression matrix (cells x genes)
sc_data = pd.read_csv('scrna_counts.tsv', sep='\t')
# Infer cell-type-specific regulatory network
network = grnboost2(expression_data=sc_data, seed=42)
# importance is unbounded (not a 0-1 probability); keep the top links
# per target rather than applying an absolute threshold.
top_links = network.sort_values('importance', ascending=False).groupby('target').head(10)
top_links.to_csv('grn_top_links.tsv', sep='\t', index=False)
```
### Bulk RNA-seq with TF Filtering
```python
from arboreto.utils import load_tf_names
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Load data
expression_data = pd.read_csv('rnaseq_tpm.tsv', sep='\t')
tf_names = load_tf_names('human_tfs.txt')
# Infer with TF restriction
network = grnboost2(
expression_data=expression_data,
tf_names=tf_names,
seed=123
)
network.to_csv('tf_target_network.tsv', sep='\t', index=False)
```
### Comparative Analysis (Multiple Conditions)
```python
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
# Infer networks for different conditions
conditions = ['control', 'treatment_24h', 'treatment_48h']
for condition in conditions:
data = pd.read_csv(f'{condition}_expression.tsv', sep='\t')
network = grnboost2(expression_data=data, seed=42)
network.to_csv(f'{condition}_network.tsv', sep='\t', index=False)
```
## Output Interpretation
Arboreto returns a DataFrame with regulatory links:
| Column | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `TF` | Transcription factor (regulator) |
| `target` | Target gene |
| `importance` | Regulatory importance score (higher = stronger) |
**Filtering strategy**: `importance` is an unbounded relative score (derived from tree feature importances), not a probability or correlation — do not apply absolute cutoffs like `> 0.5`. Prefer:
- Top N links per target gene
- A quantile cutoff computed from the run's own distribution
- In a SCENIC workflow, keep all links and let downstream cisTarget motif pruning do the filtering
## Integration with pySCENIC
Arboreto is a core component of the SCENIC pipeline for single-cell regulatory network analysis:
```python
# Step 1: Use arboreto for GRN inference
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
network = grnboost2(expression_data=sc_data, tf_names=tf_list)
# Step 2: Use pySCENIC for regulon identification and activity scoring
# (See pySCENIC documentation for downstream analysis)
```
## Reproducibility
Always set a seed for reproducible results:
```python
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, seed=777)
```
GRNBoost2 is stochastic, so a single seed pins one run but does not establish
robustness. For a consensus network, run several seeds and keep links that
recur, averaging their importance:
```python
import pandas as pd
from distributed import LocalCluster, Client
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
if __name__ == '__main__':
client = Client(LocalCluster())
seeds = [42, 123, 777]
networks = [
grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client, seed=s)
for s in seeds
]
client.close()
# Consensus: keep edges present in every run, average their importance
combined = pd.concat(networks)
consensus = (combined.groupby(['TF', 'target'])
.agg(importance=('importance', 'mean'), n_runs=('importance', 'size'))
.reset_index())
consensus = consensus[consensus['n_runs'] == len(seeds)]
```
## Troubleshooting
**Memory errors**: Reduce dataset size by filtering low-variance genes or use distributed computing
**Slow performance**: Use GRNBoost2 instead of GENIE3, enable distributed client, filter TF list
**Dask errors**: Ensure `if __name__ == '__main__':` guard is present in scripts
**Empty results**: Check data format (genes as columns), verify TF names match gene names
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