How to download *.FPKM-UQ.txt.gz files from TCGA GDC for some certain samples using python?

Hi to all,

Is there a way to download transcriptome expression files for some certain sample ids from TCGA GDC using python?

Thanks in advance,

tcga gdc python sample

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written 8.9 years ago by burcakotlu •

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Well I found out that using GDC Data Transfer tool is the best way to download data from GDC.

https://gdc.cancer.gov/access-data/gdc-data-transfer-tool

https://docs.gdc.cancer.gov/Data_Transfer_Tool/Users_Guide/Data_Download_and_Upload/

These links were quite informative.

Thanks, Burcak Otlu

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written 8.9 years ago by burcakotlu •

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