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SISEQ: manipulation of multiple sequence and large database files for common platforms
1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Saitama University, Japan. naokisat@molbiol.saitama-u.ac.jp
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|June 8, 2000
Summary
SISEQ is a versatile multiple sequence file converter for DNA analysis. It extracts coding sequences (CDS) or RNA from large databases, facilitating phylogenetic and molecular biology research.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Large biological databases require efficient data handling for analysis.
- Phylogenetic and molecular biology studies depend on accurate sequence data extraction and conversion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce SISEQ, a novel software tool for multiple sequence file conversion.
- To enable the extraction of specific DNA sequence types (CDS or RNA) from extensive database files.
Main Methods:
- SISEQ functions as a multiple sequence file converter.
- It supports the extraction of DNA sequences corresponding to the CDS or RNA fields.
- The software facilitates subsequent multi-sequence conversions for downstream analyses.
Main Results:
- SISEQ provides a solution for converting and extracting sequence data.
- The tool is designed for common computing platforms.
- It offers flexibility through a command-line interface, GUI, and script-driven modes.
Conclusions:
- SISEQ enhances the efficiency of preparing sequence data for phylogenetic and molecular biology analyses.
- The software's multi-platform availability and varied operational modes make it broadly accessible to researchers.