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Olfactory receptor database (ORDB): a resource for sharing and analyzing published and unpublished data
M D Healy1, J E Smith, M S Singer
1Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520-208009, USA.
Chemical Senses
|June 1, 1997
Summary
A new olfactory receptor database (ORDB) is available online, compiling over 400 olfactory receptor sequences. Future updates will integrate functional and structural data for a comprehensive model of olfactory receptor function.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Olfactory receptors represent a large and complex gene family.
- Analyzing olfactory receptor data is challenging due to its scale.
- A centralized resource is needed for efficient study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an olfactory receptor database (ORDB).
- To provide web-based access to olfactory receptor sequences and information.
- To create an integrated model of olfactory receptor function.
Main Methods:
- Compiling olfactory receptor sequences.
- Gathering related biological information.
- Developing a web-accessible platform.
Main Results:
- An olfactory receptor database (ORDB) has been established.
- ORDB currently contains over 400 olfactory receptor sequences.
- The database is accessible via the World Wide Web.
Conclusions:
- The ORDB facilitates the analysis of the olfactory receptor gene family.
- Future integration of functional, structural, and spatial data is planned.
- The database aims to provide an integrated model of olfactory receptor function.