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Published on: June 10, 2021
The Protein Information Management System (PiMS): a generic tool for any structural biology research laboratory
Chris Morris1, Anne Pajon, Susanne L Griffiths
1CSED, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, England.
Summary
Protein production and structural biology research generate vast data. The Protein Information Management System (PiMS) offers a flexible laboratory information management system (LIMS) solution to track research data effectively.
Area of Science:
- Protein Production
- Structural Biology
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Rapid advancements in protein production and structural biology techniques have outpaced laboratory data management methods.
- Traditional laboratory information management systems (LIMS) often struggle with the flexible and unpredictable nature of these research workflows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the philosophy and implementation of the Protein Information Management System (PiMS).
- To provide a LIMS solution tailored for the dynamic needs of protein research laboratories.
- To ensure efficient and scalable recording of laboratory information.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based Java application for LIMS.
- Utilizing relational database management systems (Postgres or Oracle) for data storage.
- Targeting flexible and unpredictable laboratory workflows in protein production.
Main Results:
- PiMS is a functional LIMS designed for protein research.
- The system supports both Postgres and Oracle databases.
- It is adaptable to various scales of research laboratories.
Conclusions:
- PiMS addresses the data recording challenges in modern protein science.
- The system offers a free license for academic laboratories.
- It can be installed locally or accessed as a managed service.
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