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Annotation of Plant Gene Function via Combined Genomics, Metabolomics and Informatics
Published on: June 17, 2012
PlantsP: a functional genomics database for plant phosphorylation
1San Diego Supercomputer Center and Department of Biology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA. gribskov@sdsc.edu
Nucleic Acids Research
|January 11, 2000
Summary
PlantsP is a new database for plant protein kinases and phosphatases. It integrates sequence data with functional genomics, including T-DNA insertion mutants in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Area of Science:
- Plant molecular biology
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
Background:
- Protein kinases and phosphatases are crucial regulators of plant cellular processes.
- Understanding their function requires integrating sequence and experimental data.
- A centralized resource for this information is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the PlantsP database, a curated resource for plant protein kinases and phosphatases.
- To provide integrated sequence and functional genomics data, including T-DNA insertion mutants.
- To offer comprehensive annotations for each protein.
Main Methods:
- Database curation combining sequence and functional genomics data.
- Integration of T-DNA insertion mutant information for Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Annotation of sequence motifs, families, alignments, phylogenetic trees, and literature data.
Main Results:
- The PlantsP database provides a comprehensive view of plant protein kinases and phosphatases.
- It includes detailed annotations and links to experimental data, such as knockouts.
- The database facilitates research on plant signaling pathways.
Conclusions:
- PlantsP serves as a valuable resource for researchers studying plant protein kinases and phosphatases.
- The integration of diverse data types enhances our understanding of these key proteins.
- The database supports functional genomics studies in plants.
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