.MAF File Extension
- Developer by: National Cancer Institute
- Category: Data Files
- Format: Text
What are .MAF files and how to open them?
Can't open .MAF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MAF file.What is a .MAF file extension?
.MAF file extension is created by National Cancer Institute. .MAF has been classified as Data Files. The format of .MAF file is Text.
.MAF is Mutation Annotation Format File
Text file created in the Mutation Annotation Format (MAF), a file format used to capture mutations in cells; saves cell and genome information using tab-delimited text; used in cancer studies for capturing somatic mutations and single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs).
The MAF format is maintained by the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) under a project named The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). The format is primarily used by custom research analysis software applications. However, MAF files can be viewed with any text editor.
NOTE: The MAF format has undergone several revisions. Version 2.2 supports 32 different tab-delimited columns.
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Microsoft Access Form
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