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RBP2GO: a comprehensive pan-species database on RNA-binding proteins, their interactions and functions
Maiwen Caudron-Herger1, Ralf E Jansen1, Elsa Wassmer1
1Division of RNA Biology & Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
Nucleic Acids Research
|November 16, 2020
Summary
This study introduces RBP2GO, a unified database consolidating proteome-wide RNA-binding protein (RBP) datasets across 13 species. It enhances RBP research by integrating interaction partners and functional annotations for easier access and comparison.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
Background:
- RNA-protein complexes are crucial in cellular processes and disease.
- Numerous studies have identified RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) using proteome-wide strategies.
- Existing RBP data is fragmented across isolated datasets, hindering comprehensive analysis and comparison.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a centralized, comprehensive database of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs).
- To facilitate the screening and comparison of RBP resources.
- To link RBPs with their interaction partners, biological pathways, and functions.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of 105 proteome-wide datasets from 53 studies across 13 species.
- Integration of data on RBP interaction partners, biological processes, molecular functions, and cellular compartments.
- Development of a user-friendly web interface (RBP2GO) with an RBP scoring system and advanced search functionalities.
Main Results:
- RBP2GO database includes 22,552 RBP candidates.
- The database integrates interaction partners and functional annotations for RBPs.
- Provides tools for forward and reverse searches connecting functions and RBPs.
Conclusions:
- RBP2GO serves as a valuable resource for the scientific community, consolidating dispersed RBP data.
- The database facilitates efficient screening and comparative analysis of RBPs.
- RBP2GO aims to stimulate new research directions by connecting RBPs to cellular functions and pathways.
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