How to convert a Generic Affymetrx CEL file to Biopython compatible CEL file?

Question

[towi]

I have a *.CEL file which is obviously in generic CEL file format. To handle it more easily I would like to read it with Biopython's (CelFile.py) helper.

Is there an existing tool to convert it?

[Irsan]

Are you really sure you prefer pyhon over R/Bioconductor when analyzing .CEL-files?

Answer 1

[Peter]

You probably have CEL v4 files, and Biopython currently only handles v3.

See this pull request to extend Biopython which you might be able to help test? https://github.com/biopython/biopython/pull/168