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E-MSD: the European Bioinformatics Institute Macromolecular Structure Database.
H Boutselakis1, D Dimitropoulos, J Fillon
1EMBL Outstation, The European Bioinformatics Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1SD, UK.
Nucleic Acids Research
|January 10, 2003
Summary
The E-MSD database offers a unified access point for macromolecular structures, integrating data from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) with advanced search capabilities. It ensures data uniformity and links to numerous biological databases for comprehensive structural information.
Area of Science:
- Structural Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Database Development
Background:
- Macromolecular structure data is crucial for understanding biological processes.
- Existing data sources can be fragmented and lack uniformity.
- A centralized and standardized resource is needed for efficient access to structural information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a single, unified access point for protein and nucleic acid structures.
- To ensure data uniformity and integrity through a rigorous cleaning procedure.
- To provide comprehensive metadata and links to related biological databases.
Main Methods:
- Utilized relational database technologies for data management.
- Implemented a comprehensive data cleaning procedure for uniformity.
- Integrated data from the Protein Data Bank (PDB).
Main Results:
- Developed the E-MSD relational database, a unified resource for macromolecular structures.
- Ensured data uniformity across the entire archive.
- Included derived properties, goodness-of-fit indicators, and extensive cross-links to other biological databases.
Conclusions:
- The E-MSD database serves as a valuable, centralized resource for researchers.
- Its design facilitates efficient retrieval and analysis of macromolecular structure data.
- The integration with other databases enhances its utility for biological research.