Glycosciences.DB: an annotated data collection linking glycomics and proteomics data (2018 update).

Area of Science:

• Glycosciences
• Bioinformatics
• Structural Biology

Background:

• Glycosciences.DB is a key resource for glycan structures, integrating data from the worldwide Protein Data Bank (wwPDB).
• It serves as a crucial link between glycomics and proteomics research.
• Previous versions provided essential glycan information but required functional enhancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To announce and detail a major update to the Glycosciences.DB database.
• To introduce a redesigned web interface and new functionalities for improved user experience.
• To highlight enhanced data integration and search capabilities for glycan structures.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a redesigned web interface for Glycosciences.DB.
• Development of separate entry pages for glycan structures, literature, and wwPDB entries.
• Introduction of improved substructure search and a comprehensive keyword search functionality.

Main Results:

• The updated Glycosciences.DB features a user-friendly interface with enhanced navigation.
• New functionalities include dedicated pages for references and wwPDB entries, improving data accessibility.
• Advanced search options, including substructure and keyword searches, allow for more precise data retrieval.

Conclusions:

• The updated Glycosciences.DB significantly enhances its utility as a bridge between glycomics and proteomics.
• New features facilitate more efficient data exploration and integration of glycan information.
• The database remains freely accessible, encouraging broader scientific contribution and utilization.