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Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using scalable algorithms (GRNBoost2, GENIE3). Use when analyzing transcriptomics data (bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify transcription factor-target gene relationships and regulatory interactions. Suppo
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Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using scalable algorithms (GRNBoost2, GENIE3). Use when analyzing transcriptomics data (bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify transcription factor-target gene relationships and regulatory interactions. Supports distributed computation for large-scale datasets.
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Arboreto
Overview
Arboreto is a Python library from Aerts Lab for inferring gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data. It parallelizes tree-based ensemble regression (GRNBoost2, GENIE3) with Dask across local cores or remote clusters.
Core capability: Identify which transcription factors (TFs) regulate which target genes based on expression patterns across observations (cells, samples, conditions).
Upstream: PyPI 0.1.6 (2021-02-09, latest). Docs: arboreto.readthedocs.io. Primary downstream consumer: pySCENIC.
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 --limit 5000
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
Conda (Bioconda):
conda install -c bioconda arboreto
Dependencies (from upstream requirements.txt): dask[complete], distributed, numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, scipy
Input formats: pandas DataFrame, dense numpy.ndarray, or sparse scipy.sparse.csc_matrix (rows = observations, columns = genes). For array/matrix inputs, pass gene_names explicitly.
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)
# Filter high-confidence links
high_confidence = network[network['importance'] > 0.5]
high_confidence.to_csv('grn_high_confidence.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:
limit=Nat inference time (return top N links globally)- Post-hoc importance threshold (e.g., > 0.5)
- Top links per target via
groupby('target') - Statistical significance testing (permutation tests, external tools)
Integration with pySCENIC
Arboreto powers the GRN inference step in pySCENIC. pySCENIC 0.11+ passes sparse expression matrices to grnboost2 / genie3; pySCENIC 0.12+ defaults to arboreto_with_multiprocessing.py (no Dask) for compatibility — use standalone arboreto when you need Dask scaling.
# Standalone: infer co-expression modules before pySCENIC cisTarget pruning
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
network = grnboost2(expression_data=expression_df, tf_names=tf_list, limit=5000)
# Downstream: pySCENIC ctx pruning, regulon definition, AUCell (see pySCENIC docs)
Convert AnnData to a DataFrame for arboreto directly:
expression_df = adata.to_df() # cells x genes
Reproducibility
Always set a seed for reproducible results:
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, seed=777)
Run multiple seeds for robustness analysis:
from distributed import LocalCluster, Client
if __name__ == '__main__':
client = Client(LocalCluster())
seeds = [42, 123, 777]
networks = []
for seed in seeds:
net = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client, seed=seed)
networks.append(net)
# Consensus: links recurring across runs (example: mean importance per TF-target pair)
import pandas as pd
combined = pd.concat(networks)
consensus = (
combined.groupby(['TF', 'target'], as_index=False)['importance']
.mean()
.query('importance > 0.5')
)
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 (required on Windows/macOS with spawn-based multiprocessing)
Empty results: Check data format (genes as columns), verify TF names match column names in the expression matrix
Sparse data: Use scipy.sparse.csc_matrix and pass matching gene_names; supported since arboreto 0.1.6 / pySCENIC 0.11
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name: arboreto description: Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using scalable algorithms (GRNBoost2, GENIE3). Use when analyzing transcriptomics data (bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify transcription factor-target gene relationships and regulatory interactions. Supports distributed computation for large-scale datasets. license: BSD-3-Clause license metadata: version: "1.0" skill-author: K-Dense Inc.
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name: arboreto
description: Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using scalable algorithms (GRNBoost2, GENIE3). Use when analyzing transcriptomics data (bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify transcription factor-target gene relationships and regulatory interactions. Supports distributed computation for large-scale datasets.
license: BSD-3-Clause license
metadata:
version: "1.0"
skill-author: K-Dense Inc.
---
# Arboreto
## Overview
Arboreto is a Python library from [Aerts Lab](https://github.com/aertslab/arboreto) for inferring gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data. It parallelizes tree-based ensemble regression (GRNBoost2, GENIE3) with [Dask](https://distributed.dask.org/) across local cores or remote clusters.
**Core capability**: Identify which transcription factors (TFs) regulate which target genes based on expression patterns across observations (cells, samples, conditions).
**Upstream**: PyPI **0.1.6** (2021-02-09, latest). Docs: [arboreto.readthedocs.io](https://arboreto.readthedocs.io/en/latest/). Primary downstream consumer: [pySCENIC](https://github.com/aertslab/pySCENIC).
## 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 --limit 5000
```
### 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
```
Conda (Bioconda):
```bash
conda install -c bioconda arboreto
```
**Dependencies** (from upstream `requirements.txt`): `dask[complete]`, `distributed`, `numpy`, `pandas`, `scikit-learn`, `scipy`
**Input formats**: pandas DataFrame, dense `numpy.ndarray`, or sparse `scipy.sparse.csc_matrix` (rows = observations, columns = genes). For array/matrix inputs, pass `gene_names` explicitly.
## 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)
# Filter high-confidence links
high_confidence = network[network['importance'] > 0.5]
high_confidence.to_csv('grn_high_confidence.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**:
- `limit=N` at inference time (return top N links globally)
- Post-hoc importance threshold (e.g., > 0.5)
- Top links per target via `groupby('target')`
- Statistical significance testing (permutation tests, external tools)
## Integration with pySCENIC
Arboreto powers the GRN inference step in [pySCENIC](https://github.com/aertslab/pySCENIC). pySCENIC 0.11+ passes sparse expression matrices to `grnboost2` / `genie3`; pySCENIC 0.12+ defaults to `arboreto_with_multiprocessing.py` (no Dask) for compatibility — use standalone arboreto when you need Dask scaling.
```python
# Standalone: infer co-expression modules before pySCENIC cisTarget pruning
from arboreto.algo import grnboost2
network = grnboost2(expression_data=expression_df, tf_names=tf_list, limit=5000)
# Downstream: pySCENIC ctx pruning, regulon definition, AUCell (see pySCENIC docs)
```
Convert AnnData to a DataFrame for arboreto directly:
```python
expression_df = adata.to_df() # cells x genes
```
## Reproducibility
Always set a seed for reproducible results:
```python
network = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, seed=777)
```
Run multiple seeds for robustness analysis:
```python
from distributed import LocalCluster, Client
if __name__ == '__main__':
client = Client(LocalCluster())
seeds = [42, 123, 777]
networks = []
for seed in seeds:
net = grnboost2(expression_data=matrix, client_or_address=client, seed=seed)
networks.append(net)
# Consensus: links recurring across runs (example: mean importance per TF-target pair)
import pandas as pd
combined = pd.concat(networks)
consensus = (
combined.groupby(['TF', 'target'], as_index=False)['importance']
.mean()
.query('importance > 0.5')
)
```
## 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 (required on Windows/macOS with spawn-based multiprocessing)
**Empty results**: Check data format (genes as columns), verify TF names match column names in the expression matrix
**Sparse data**: Use `scipy.sparse.csc_matrix` and pass matching `gene_names`; supported since arboreto 0.1.6 / pySCENIC 0.11
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