Resource Review

HBS-Tools for Hairpin Bisulfite Sequencing Data Processing and Analysis

Table 1

Summary of the programs included in HBS-tools.

Module nameFunction

hbs_processPreprocessing of raw reads, including bad quality bases trimming, sequencing adaptor, and hairpin adaptor removal
hbs_mapperOriginal sequence recovery, mapping, and SAM file output
hbs_methylation_extractorExtract and output methylation pattern from the SAM file
hbs_cg_mlmfSummarize the methylation level and fidelity for covered CpG sites
hbs_ch_mlSummarize the methylation level for covered non_CpG sites