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ExPASy: The proteomics server for in-depth protein knowledge and analysis.

Elisabeth Gasteiger1, Alexandre Gattiker, Christine Hoogland

  • 1Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, Centre Médical Universitaire, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland. elisabeth.gasteiger@isb-sib.ch

Nucleic Acids Research
|June 26, 2003
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The ExPASy (Expert Protein Analysis System) server offers vital proteomics databases and tools for life scientists. It integrates resources for protein analysis, prediction, and sequence alignment, enhancing research discovery.

Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Proteomics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • The Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB) provides the ExPASy (Expert Protein Analysis System) World Wide Web server.
  • ExPASy has been a key resource for the life science community since 1993, offering integrated protein databases and analytical tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive, integrated platform for accessing and analyzing protein and proteomics data.
  • To enhance protein research through a suite of specialized databases and computational tools.

Main Methods:

  • Access to curated databases such as SWISS-PROT, TrEMBL, PROSITE, ENZYME, and SWISS-MODEL.
  • Utilization of analytical tools for similarity searches, pattern recognition, post-translational modification prediction, and structural analysis.

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Main Results:

  • ExPASy offers interlinked databases and tools, emphasizing the integration of entries with related resources.
  • Proteomics tools are designed to leverage SWISS-PROT annotations for improved prediction accuracy.
  • The server operates globally with a main site in Switzerland and seven mirror sites.

Conclusions:

  • ExPASy serves as a foundational, integrated resource for protein and proteomics research.
  • The platform's comprehensive tools and databases facilitate advanced protein analysis and discovery.
  • Its long-standing availability and global accessibility underscore its importance in bioinformatics.