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X-HUSAR, an X-based graphical interface for the analysis of genomic sequences
M Senger1, K H Glatting, O Ritter
1Department of Molecular Biophysics (0810), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|February 1, 1995
Summary
This study introduces HUSAR, a collection of bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis, and its graphical interface X-HUSAR. These tools offer improved usability and integration within the UNIX operating system for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Genomics
Background:
- Bioinformatics tools for sequence and structure data analysis are crucial.
- Many existing tools suffer from poor user interfaces due to non-expert development.
- A need exists for integrated, user-friendly bioinformatics software.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present HUSAR, a comprehensive suite of bioinformatics tools.
- To introduce X-HUSAR, a graphical client for enhanced usability.
- To improve the management and analysis of biological sequence data.
Main Methods:
- Development and integration of over 140 sequence manipulation and analysis tools into the HUSAR system.
- Implementation of a consistent, menu-aware interface for HUSAR.
- Creation of X-HUSAR using the COMLIGEN program for a graphical client interface on UNIX/X11 systems.
Main Results:
- HUSAR provides a well-integrated collection of bioinformatics tools within the UNIX environment.
- Programs are accessible via command-line options, enabling batch processing and piping.
- X-HUSAR offers a user-friendly graphical interface for selecting and running HUSAR programs.
- The system demonstrates a 'plug-and-play' approach for adding new tools.
Conclusions:
- HUSAR and X-HUSAR offer a robust and accessible platform for bioinformatics sequence analysis.
- The integrated approach enhances researcher productivity by simplifying tool usage.
- The system is designed for extensibility, supporting ongoing development and additions.