gtex-database

Query the GTEx API for tissue-specific gene expression and eQTL/sQTL associations.

1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
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Skill: gtex-database
Source: https://github.com/JosephWoodall/noosphere/tree/main/.agent/skills/gtex-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JosephWoodall/noosphere --skill gtex-database-josephwoodall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Access to comprehensive tissue-specific gene expression data and regulatory variant information is essential for interpreting genetic associations. This Skill provides a streamlined way to query the GTEx API for median tissue expression, eQTLs, and sQTLs to map variants to gene regulation across tissues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Access expression data across 54 tissues via GTEx API endpoints (medianGeneExpression, geneExpression).
  • Retrieve significant eQTLs and sQTLs to link genetic variants to expression changes in tissue contexts.
  • Support GWAS interpretation by prioritizing tissues and performing cross-tissue regulatory analyses.

Quick Start

Query GTEx for a given gene to retrieve tissue-specific expression and associated eQTLs/sQTLs across tissues.

Frequently Asked Questions about gtex-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query the GTEx API for tissue-specific gene expression and eQTL data?▼

Query the GTEx API for tissue-specific gene expression and eQTL data by specifying gene identifiers and tissueSiteDetailId parameters. Use endpoints like medianGeneExpression and association/singleTissueEqtl with dataset versioning like gtex_v10 to retrieve expression and regulatory variant associations across 54 tissues.

Can I retrieve sQTL associations alongside eQTLs for multi-tissue regulatory variant analysis?▼

Yes, you can retrieve sQTL associations alongside eQTLs for multi-tissue regulatory variant analysis. The Skill queries GTEx association endpoints to link genetic variants to both expression and splicing changes across tissue contexts, supporting cross-tissue regulatory analyses.

What is the best way to interpret GWAS loci using tissue-specific expression and QTL data?▼

Interpreting GWAS loci using tissue-specific expression and QTL data involves querying GTEx for median tissue expression and significant eQTLs/sQTLs. This approach prioritizes relevant tissues and maps regulatory variants to gene regulation across tissues for GWAS interpretation.

Does this approach support dataset versioning for GTEx API queries?▼

Yes, this approach supports dataset versioning for GTEx API queries. It requires specifying dataset versions like gtex_v10 to ensure accurate retrieval of expression and regulatory variant association data across tissue contexts.

How do I handle pagination when retrieving significant eQTLs from the GTEx API?▼

Handle pagination when retrieving significant eQTLs from the GTEx API by implementing proper pagination handling in your queries. This ensures complete retrieval of association data from endpoints like association/singleTissueEqtl across all relevant tissues.

When do I need to specify tissueSiteDetailId parameters for GTEx tissue expression queries?▼

Specify tissueSiteDetailId parameters for GTEx tissue expression queries when targeting specific tissues across the 54 available options. These parameters are required by endpoints like medianGeneExpression to retrieve tissue-specific gene expression data accurately.