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GTEx

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Derivatives
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Cite this pageMdexa, GTEx, https://mdexa.com/datasets/gtex/, verified 2026-11-14.

Source riskReal patient text

Key facts

Domain
Genomics and omics Modern medicine
Content
DatabasesAdult GTEx is a public resource for studying tissue-specific gene expression and regulation, with samples from 54 non-diseased tissue sites across nearly 1000 individuals.
Size
—As stated: nearly 1000 individuals
Language / modality
English / Tabular
Publisher
GTEx Project
Year
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Expert review
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Verification
Partially verified

Commercial use of GTEx

Commercial use: Unclear (Unstated). License status: Unstated.

Conditions
Attribution, Notice kept, Keep current, No endorsement
Terms of use
The source carries terms of use; they do not state commercial use item by item.

Quoted statements and their sources are in GTEx license evidence.

Verdicts record what sources state and are not legal advice.

Practical information

Content scope

  • The text describes the Adult Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project as a comprehensive public resource for the study of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation.
    gtexportal.org ·
    The Adult Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project is a comprehensive public resource for the study of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation.

    https://gtexportal.org/home/downloads/adult-gtex/overview · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-13

  • Samples were collected from 54 non-diseased tissue sites across nearly 1000 individuals, primarily for molecular assays including WGS, WES, and RNA-Seq.
    gtexportal.org ·
    Samples were collected from 54 non-diseased tissue sites across nearly 1000 individuals, primarily for molecular assays including WGS, WES, and RNA-Seq.

    https://gtexportal.org/home/downloads/adult-gtex/overview · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-13

Identifiers

  • datasetIdThe dataset records in this metadata use a datasetId value, shown here as gtex_v11.
    gtexportal.org ·
    "datasetId":"gtex_v11","dbSnpBuild":155,"dbgapId":null,"description":"The GTEx Analysis V11 release is the most complete analyzed dataset for Adult GTEx","displayName":"GTEx Analysis v11"

    https://gtexportal.org/api/v2/metadata/dataset · api-doc · checked 2026-11-13

  • dbGaP accession numberThe acknowledgement phrase given in the license includes the GTEx Portal on MM/DD/YY and/or dbGaP accession number phs000424.vN.pN on MM/DD/YYYY.
    gtexportal.org ·
    The data used for the analyses described in this manuscript were obtained from: [insert, where appropriate] the GTEx Portal on MM/DD/YY and/or dbGaP accession number phs000424.vN.pN on MM/DD/YYYY.

    https://gtexportal.org/home/downloads/adult-gtex/overview · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-13

  • → dbGaPThe gtex_v7 dataset record lists dbgapId phs000424.v7.p2.
    gtexportal.org ·
    "dbgapId":"phs000424.v7.p2"

    https://gtexportal.org/api/v2/metadata/dataset · api-doc · checked 2026-11-13

  • → GENCODE / genome buildThe gtex_v11 record lists gencodeVersion v47 and genomeBuild GRCh38/hg38.
    gtexportal.org ·
    "gencodeVersion":"v47","genomeBuild":"GRCh38/hg38"

    https://gtexportal.org/api/v2/metadata/dataset · api-doc · checked 2026-11-13

Access

  • Web APIgtexportal.org JSON

    Same terms as the card's license.

  • Bulk downloadgtexportal.org

    Same terms as the card's license.

    • The page notes that downloading GTEx protected access data from Terra will incur egress fees from Google.
      gtexportal.org ·
      Downloading Protected Access Data: Please note that downloading GTEx protected access data from Terra will incur egress fees from Google.

      https://gtexportal.org/home/protectedDataAccess · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-13

Versions

  • Breaking changeThe gtex_v7 release description states that expression quantification units were updated from RPKM to TPM.
    gtexportal.org ·
    GTEx v7 release. Expression quantification units updated from RPKM to TPM.

    https://gtexportal.org/api/v2/metadata/dataset · api-doc · checked 2026-11-13

  • Breaking changeThe gtex_v8 description states that the tissue site detail "Cells - Transformed fibroblasts" was updated to "Cells - Cultured fibroblasts" in this release.
    gtexportal.org ·
    Tissue site detail \"Cells - Transformed fibroblasts\" has been updated to \"Cells - Cultured fibroblasts\" in this release.

    https://gtexportal.org/api/v2/metadata/dataset · api-doc · checked 2026-11-13

  • Breaking changeGenome build and annotation changed across releases: v7 GRCh37/hg19 with GENCODE v19; v8 GRCh38 with v26; V10 v39; V11 v47.
    gtexportal.org ·
    "gencodeVersion":"v19","genomeBuild":"GRCh37/hg19"

    https://gtexportal.org/api/v2/metadata/dataset · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-14

Suited for

  • The text describes the project as a comprehensive public resource for the study of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation.
    gtexportal.org ·
    The Adult Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project is a comprehensive public resource for the study of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation.

    https://gtexportal.org/home/downloads/adult-gtex/overview · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-13

  • The page states that GTEx data, visualizations, and tools can all be used with acknowledgement.
    gtexportal.org ·
    GTEx data, visualizations, and tools can all be used with acknowledgement.

    https://gtexportal.org/home/downloads/adult-gtex/overview · Dataset page · checked 2026-11-13

GTEx license evidence 21

  1. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageAll data files generated in the GTEx project are available for download.

    Statement found in snapshot s09 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s09
  2. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageAll raw sequence data files (DNA and RNA), and the full donor metadata files, are protected access data.

    Statement found in snapshot s09 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s09
  3. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageUsers interested in accessing protected data must apply for access separately and can learn how to do so by visiting our protected data access page.

    Statement found in snapshot s09 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s09
  1. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageGTEx data, visualizations, and tools can all be used with acknowledgement.

    Statement found in snapshot s09 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s09
  2. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageDue to the nature of our donor consent agreement, raw data and attributes which might be used to identify the donors are not publicly available on the GTEx Portal.

    Statement found in snapshot s10 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s10
  3. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageAccess to GTEx protected access data requires an approved dbGaP application.

    Statement found in snapshot s10 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s10
  4. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageGTEx V8, V9, and V10 protected access data are now hosted in the AnVIL repository, with access granted to users who have approved dbGaP applications.

    Statement found in snapshot s10 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s10
  5. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pageYou must have access to GTEx protected access data on dbGaP.

    Statement found in snapshot s10 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s10
  6. Dataset pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Dataset pagePlease note that downloading GTEx protected access data from Terra will incur egress fees from Google.

    Statement found in snapshot s10 (page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s10
  7. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageThe GTEx Portal data is made available under the following license:

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  8. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageDownloading data from the GTEx Portal servers indicates your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions: No charges, usage fees or royalties are paid to the GTEx Portal for this data.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  9. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageacknowledge the GTEx Portal as the source of the data by including the phrase

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  10. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pagenot indicate or imply that the GTEx Portal has endorsed its products/services/applications.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  11. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageUsers who republish or redistribute the data (services, products or raw data) agree to:

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  12. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pagemaintain the most current version of all distributed data, or

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  13. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pagemake known in a clear and conspicuous manner that the products/services/applications do not reflect the most current/accurate data available from the GTEx Portal.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  14. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageThese data are produced with a reasonable standard of care, but the GTEx Project makes no warranties express or implied, including no warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, regarding the accuracy or completeness of the data.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  15. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageUsers agree to hold the GTEx Project and the Broad Institute and the U.S. Government harmless from any liability resulting from errors in the data.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  16. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageThe GTEx Project disclaims any liability for any consequences due to use, misuse, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in the data.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  17. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageThe GTEx Project does not provide legal advice regarding copyright, fair use, or other aspects of intellectual property rights.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05
  18. Terms of use pagePage opened
    Third-party text · Terms of use pageThe GTEx Project reserves the right to change the type and format of its machine-readable data.

    Statement found in snapshot s05 (terms-page)

    gtexportal.org2026-11-13 · s05

Source and lineage

No upstream or downstream datasets recorded.

Known issues with GTEx

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Preflight

Not run Runs only on ingested data; says nothing about quality.

Downloading GTEx and API access

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Citing GTEx

Mdexa, GTEx, https://mdexa.com/datasets/gtex/, verified 2026-11-14.
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