The connectivity map represents gene expression profiles as affected by small molecules (drugs) and diseases (Lamb J et al 2006 Science 313:1929). It can shed light on the mechanisms of action of certain drugs and the responses of physiological processes (diseases) to various treatments.
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(2008). Connectivity Map. In: Encyclopedia of Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics and Informatics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6754-9_3532
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