MatGAT: an application that generates similarity/identity matrices using protein or DNA sequences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid increase in the amount of protein and DNA sequence information available has become almost overwhelming to researchers. So much information is now accessible that high-quality, functional gene analysis and categorization has become a major goal for many laboratories. To aid in this categorization, there is a need for non-commercial software that is able to both align sequences and also calculate pairwise levels of similarity/identity.

Results

We have developed MatGAT (Matrix Global Alignment Tool), a simple, easy to use computer application that generates similarity/identity matrices for DNA or protein sequences without needing pre-alignment of the data.

Conclusions

The advantages of this program over other software are that it is open-source free

SUBMITTER: Campanella JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC166169 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature