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Submission of nucleotide sequence data to EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ
M A Tuli1, T P Flores, G N Cameron
1European Bioinformatics Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK. tuli@ebi.ac.uk
Molecular Biotechnology
|August 1, 1996
Summary
This review details methods for submitting nucleotide sequence data to the EMBL database. It covers traditional approaches and newer tools like the World Wide Web submission system, aiding researchers in data deposition.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomic Data Management
Background:
- Accurate and efficient submission of nucleotide sequence data is crucial for biological research.
- The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Nucleotide Sequence Database is a primary repository for genetic sequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of available methods for submitting sequence data to the EMBL Nucleotide Sequence Database.
- To highlight recent advancements in data submission procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and database documentation.
- Description of various submission tools and protocols.
- Discussion of specialized procedures for bulk and genome project submissions.
Main Results:
- Multiple submission methods exist, catering to different data types and submitter needs.
- The World Wide Web submission tool offers a user-friendly interface.
- Streamlined procedures for bulk submissions and genome projects have been developed.
Conclusions:
- The choice of submission method depends on data characteristics and available resources.
- Recent developments enhance accessibility and efficiency for sequence data deposition at EMBL.
- Effective data submission supports global genomic research and data sharing.