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Should anchor position be a criteria in the aggregate reprot for class II predictions?

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Description

The default [1, 2, n-1, n] positions might not be appropriate for class II and no allele-specific anchor positions are available for class II alleles. Are the default positions also applicable to long class I peptides (12mers and above)?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the aggregate report logic and the handling of class II predictions, then compare how anchor positions are selected for class I and class II peptides, including long class I peptides; done requires an agreed criterion and corresponding validation.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
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Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
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