Figure 2

Interaction Entropy model. This graphical model, describes the percent entropy that is explained by each apoptosis-related SNP or pairwise combination within our study population. Positive percent entropy indicates information gain (IG) or synergy; whereas, negative percent indicates redundancy or lack of information gain (IG). Schematic coloration used in the visualization tools represents a continuum from synergy (i.e. non-additive) to redundancy. The colors range from red representing a high degree of synergy (positive information gain (IG)), orange a lesser degree, and gold representing independence and a midway point between synergy and redundancy. On the other hand, green and blue represent redundancy, which is not apparent in the current analysis.