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The Chromosome 6 database at the Sanger Centre.
A J Theaker1, G L Maslen, C E Scott
1The Sanger Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
DNA Sequence : the Journal of DNA Sequencing and Mapping
|January 1, 1997
Summary
The Sanger Centre Chromosome 6 Database (6ace) provides annotated sequencing and mapping data for human chromosome 6. This resource integrates internal and external data, offering access to curated information.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Human Genetics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Chromosome 6 contains numerous genes crucial for human health and disease.
- Accurate and accessible data is essential for chromosome 6 research.
- Existing data repositories may lack comprehensive or integrated information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a centralized database for human chromosome 6 information.
- To facilitate the release and curation of annotated sequencing and mapping data.
- To provide a platform for accessing global data on chromosome 6.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Sanger Centre Chromosome 6 Database (6ace).
- Integration of annotated sequencing and mapping data.
- Curation of data from internal and external sources.
Main Results:
- The 6ace database is operational as the primary release mechanism for Sanger Centre data.
- 6ace serves as a central hub for curated human chromosome 6 information.
- Global data from diverse sources is being integrated into 6ace.
Conclusions:
- The 6ace database enhances accessibility to human chromosome 6 data.
- It supports ongoing research by providing curated and annotated genomic information.
- The database promotes collaborative data sharing and utilization in the genomics community.