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Axeldb: a Xenopus laevis database focusing on gene expression.
N Pollet1, H A Schmidt, V Gawantka
1Department of Molecular Embryology, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, lm Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany. n.pollet@dkfz-heidelberg.de
Nucleic Acids Research
|December 11, 1999
Summary
Axeldb is a database that integrates gene expression and DNA sequence data from Xenopus laevis embryos. This resource facilitates comparative analysis of gene expression patterns and aids future research integration.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Large-scale in situ hybridization studies generate vast amounts of gene expression data.
- Integrating and analyzing this data is crucial for understanding embryonic development.
- Existing databases may lack comprehensive Xenopus laevis expression information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a centralized database (Axeldb) for Xenopus laevis gene expression and DNA sequence data.
- To facilitate comparative analysis of gene expression patterns.
- To integrate diverse data types including literature, sequences, and images.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an ACEDB database system for data organization.
- Integrated data from large-scale in situ hybridization studies.
- Developed web accessibility for data retrieval and analysis.
Main Results:
- Axeldb stores and integrates gene expression patterns and DNA sequences for Xenopus laevis.
- The database enables comparison of expression patterns across different genes.
- Provides access to literature, cDNA clones, nucleotide sequences, and expression images.
Conclusions:
- Axeldb serves as a valuable resource for Xenopus laevis developmental biology research.
- The database structure supports comprehensive analysis and comparison of gene expression data.
- Future developments aim to enhance interoperability with other databases and literature data.