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Sequence databases: an indispensible source for biotechnological research
H W Mewes1, R Doelz, D G George
1Martinsried Institute for Protein Sequences (MIPS), Max-Planck-Institut für Biochemie, Germany.
Journal of Biotechnology
|June 30, 1994
Summary
Nucleic acid and protein sequence databases are crucial for biotechnology. This review explains their current status, data collection, and distribution, highlighting their role in infrastructure development.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
Background:
- The rapid advancement of biological research necessitates robust data management.
- Nucleic acid and protein sequence databases are foundational to modern biological sciences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the current state of nucleic acid and protein sequence databases.
- To elucidate the technological underpinnings of data collection and distribution.
- To emphasize the importance of these databases for biotechnological infrastructure.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing database technologies.
- Analysis of data collection and distribution methodologies.
- Synthesis of information on database impact on biotechnology.
Main Results:
- Databases are essential for storing, accessing, and analyzing vast biological sequence data.
- Efficient data collection and distribution are key to database utility.
- These resources are critical for advancing biotechnological innovation.
Conclusions:
- Maintaining and developing advanced sequence databases is vital for a strong biotechnological sector.
- Understanding the technological aspects of these databases supports infrastructure growth.