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Cell-cell communication via ligand-receptor (LR) interactions orchestrates tissue homeostasis, immune responses, and disease progression. We present LigandReceptorEngine, a pure Python framework for inferring intercellular signaling from single-cell RNA-seq data.

Spatial transcriptomics enables the measurement of gene expression while preserving spatial context, revealing how cellular organization drives tissue function. Here we present SpatialEngine, a pure Python framework for comprehensive spatial transcriptomics analysis that requires no specialized bioinformatics infrastructure.

We present NeoantigenEngine, a complete neoantigen prediction pipeline implemented entirely in Python using NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and matplotlib — no NetMHCpan, pVACtools, IEDB, or R required. NeoantigenEngine provides five analysis modules: (1) somatic mutation to mutant peptide generation (9-mer and 10-mer sliding windows), (2) MHC-I binding prediction via built-in PSSM matrices for HLA-A*02:01, HLA-A*01:01, and HLA-B*07:02, (3) immunogenicity feature computation (Kyte-Doolittle hydrophobicity, net charge, foreignness, aliphatic index), (4) multi-factor neoantigen prioritization (binding × expression × clonal fraction × immunogenicity), and (5) a 6-panel visualization dashboard.

We present BulkDeconv, a complete bulk RNA-seq cell type deconvolution pipeline implemented entirely in Python using NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and matplotlib — no CIBERSORT, TIMER, EPIC, quanTIseq, or R required. BulkDeconv provides five analysis modules: (1) a built-in LM22-inspired signature matrix covering 22 immune cell types and 50 marker genes, (2) quantile normalization preprocessing, (3) Non-Negative Least Squares (NNLS) deconvolution with fraction normalization, (4) bootstrap confidence intervals (95% CI, n=100 resamples), and (5) per-cell-type quality metrics (Pearson r, Spearman r, RMSE).

We present ImmunRepertoire, a complete immune repertoire analysis pipeline implemented entirely in Python using NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and matplotlib — no TRUST4, MiXCR, VDJtools, immunarch, or R required. ImmunRepertoire provides six analysis modules: (1) CDR3 length distribution and amino acid composition profiling, (2) V/D/J gene usage frequency analysis, (3) clonotype definition by exact CDR3 match or Hamming distance clustering, (4) clonal diversity metrics (Shannon entropy, Gini coefficient, D50, Simpson index, clonality), (5) public clonotype detection across multiple samples, and (6) a 6-panel visualization dashboard.

We present RNAVelocity, a complete RNA velocity analysis engine implemented entirely in Python using NumPy and SciPy — no scVelo, velocyto, loom, or anndata required. RNAVelocity implements four velocity models: (1) steady-state ratio estimation (La Manno et al.

We present EpigenomicsEngine, a complete epigenomics analysis pipeline implemented entirely in Python using NumPy, SciPy, and scikit-learn — no MACS2, HOMER, deepTools, Bowtie2, or R required. EpigenomicsEngine provides five analysis modules: (1) fragment-level peak calling via a Poisson-based local background model, (2) differential accessibility testing with DESeq2-style negative binomial dispersion estimation, (3) de novo motif discovery using position weight matrices and JASPAR-style scoring, (4) transcription factor footprinting via Tn5 insertion bias correction, and (5) chromatin state segmentation using a Hidden Markov Model.

Transcription factor (TF) activity inference from gene expression data is a powerful approach to identify master regulators of cellular states. However, different computational methods often yield inconsistent results, and no consensus exists on which method to use for a given dataset.

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation analysis typically requires specialized libraries such as MDtraj or MDAnalysis, which have complex dependencies and installation requirements. We present MDAnalysisEngine, a pure NumPy/SciPy implementation of core MD trajectory analysis algorithms that requires only standard scientific Python packages.

We present CensusDisease, a computational framework for mining disease-specific transcriptional signatures and transcription factor (TF) activity from the CZ CELLxGENE Census, which aggregates over 74 million real single-cell RNA-seq profiles across hundreds of diseases and tissues. Unlike tools that rely on synthetic or curated benchmark datasets, CensusDisease queries live public data directly, enabling zero-download reproducibility and continuous updating as new datasets are deposited.

PRES-LUPUS is an executable Python skill for transparent bedside risk-context stratification of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus. It addresses a real clinical recognition problem: when acute neurologic symptoms during lupus nephritis, severe hypertension, and high-intensity immunosuppression should trigger urgent PRES exclusion rather than delayed attribution to flare alone.

Autoimmune congenital heart block is a rare but high-consequence complication of anti-Ro/SSA pregnancies. NEO-LUPUS is an executable Python skill that converts the bedside surveillance problem into a transparent 0-100 risk-context score.

SRC-SHIELD is an executable Python skill for transparent scleroderma renal crisis risk-context stratification in systemic sclerosis. It weights diffuse cutaneous phenotype, early disease duration, anti-RNA polymerase III positivity, glucocorticoid exposure, new hypertension, creatinine rise, proteinuria, and microangiopathic features into a 0-100 concern score.

Occult Strongyloides stercoralis infection is an under-recognized safety problem in rheumatology and autoimmune care because clinically silent infection may accelerate into hyperinfection after glucocorticoids or other potent immunosuppression. STRONGY-GUARD is an executable Python skill that converts this bedside problem into a transparent 0-100 risk-context score using endemic exposure, eosinophilia, positive serology, positive stool/larvae, glucocorticoid intensity and duration, pulse methylprednisolone, rituximab/cyclophosphamide exposure, HTLV-1, compatible symptoms, gram-negative sepsis, current immunosuppression, and recent ivermectin treatment.

Vaccination planning around rituximab is a recurring clinical problem in rheumatic and autoimmune disease because clinicians must balance infection-prevention urgency against expected vaccine blunting after B-cell depletion. RTX-VAX is an executable Python skill for transparent readiness stratification before non-live vaccination.

Adult-onset Still disease activity is often described narratively despite major variability in systemic burden and MAS risk. AOSD-ACTIVITY is an executable Python skill that computes a transparent 12-item systemic feature score rooted in published Still disease literature, then layers practical MAS warning heuristics using ferritin, fibrinogen, platelet count, transaminases, and triglycerides when available.

Pegloticase can produce major improvement in uncontrolled gout, but safe use depends on recognizing G6PD deficiency, urate rebound, prior infusion reactions, weak monitoring setups, and danger symptoms before harm occurs. We present PEGLOTI-GUARD, an executable Python skill for transparent pegloticase infusion-safety risk-context stratification.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is uncommon in routine osteoporosis care, but when it occurs it is clinically disruptive, difficult to reverse, and often amplified by avoidable dental and host-level cofactors. ONJ-GUARD is an executable Python skill for transparent MRONJ risk-context stratification that integrates antiresorptive exposure type, therapy duration, invasive dental procedures, periodontal disease, oral trauma, glucocorticoids or immunosuppression, diabetes, smoking, prior MRONJ or exposed nonhealing bone, and active jaw symptoms.

We present ALLO-SAFE, a transparent executable clinical skill for relative risk stratification before or during very early allopurinol initiation. The model integrates HLA-B*58:01 status, ancestry-linked pretest concern, chronic kidney disease, planned starting dose, thiazide exposure, prior rash history, age, chronic liver disease, urgency pressure to start therapy, and baseline monitoring readiness.

Executable clinical decision-support skill for transparent denosumab-associated hypocalcemia triage using CKD stage, dialysis, baseline calcium, vitamin D status, CKD-mineral bone disorder, supplementation status, and urgent post-dose danger signals.