Pseudogene.org: a comprehensive database and comparison platform for pseudogene annotation.

ABSTRACT: The Pseudogene.org knowledgebase serves as a comprehensive repository for pseudogene annotation. The definition of a pseudogene varies within the literature, resulting in significantly different approaches to the problem of identification. Consequently, it is difficult to maintain a consistent collection of pseudogenes in detail necessary for their effective use. Our database is designed to address this issue. It integrates a variety of heterogeneous resources and supports a subset structure that highlights specific groups of pseudogenes that are of interest to the research community. Tools are provided for the comparison of sets and the creation of layered set unions, enabling researchers to derive a current 'consensus' set of pseudogenes. Additional features include versatile search, the

SUBMITTER: Karro JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1669708 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature