Table 2.
Comparison of selected functional enrichment testing software
| Feature | Concept-Gen | DAVID/EASE | GSEA/MSigDB | Oncomine concept mapping | GeneDecks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performs concept mapping? | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Contains experimental data? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes, cancer-related | Yes |
| Uses modified Fisher's exact test? | Yes | Yes | N/A | No | No |
| Private account? | Yes | No, but down load | No, but down load | Yes | No |
| Freely available? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited academic version | Yes |
| Heatmap view of network? | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Drug targets? | Yes | No | No | Yes | PharmGKB |
| Metabolite? | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Protein interactions? | MiMI | Several | No | HPRD | No |
| MeSH or other literature-based concepts? | Yes | No | No | Yes | Disorders and compounds |
| Phenotypes? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Accepts several gene ID types? | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Does not require cut-off? | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| In depth visualizations among experimental datasets? | No | No | No | Yes | No |