Annotating New Genes
From in Silico Screening to Experimental Validation
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Molecular Biology, Technology, Computers
| Author: | Shizuka Uchida | ISBN: | 9781908818126 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science | Publication: | August 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Woodhead Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Shizuka Uchida |
| ISBN: | 9781908818126 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| Publication: | August 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Woodhead Publishing |
| Language: | English |
In recent years, a number of academic and commercial software packages and databases have been developed for the analysis and screening of biological data; however, the usability of these data is compromised by so-called novel genes to which no biological function is assigned. Annotating new genes outlines an approach to the analysis of evolutionary-conserved, heart-enriched genes with unknown functions, offering a step-by-step description of the procedure from screening to validation. The book begins by offering an introduction to the databases and software available, before moving on to cover programming guidelines, including a specific case study on the use of C-It for in silico screening. The second half of the book offers a step-by-step guide to experimental validation concepts and procedures, as well as an overview of additional potential applications of this approach in the field of stem cells and tissue regeneration, before a concluding chapter summarises the concepts and theories presented.
- Focuses not only on screening but also on biological validations
- Provides details of databases and software (web interface) products for biologists with minimal computation skills
- Offers a step-by-step outline of the procedure involved
In recent years, a number of academic and commercial software packages and databases have been developed for the analysis and screening of biological data; however, the usability of these data is compromised by so-called novel genes to which no biological function is assigned. Annotating new genes outlines an approach to the analysis of evolutionary-conserved, heart-enriched genes with unknown functions, offering a step-by-step description of the procedure from screening to validation. The book begins by offering an introduction to the databases and software available, before moving on to cover programming guidelines, including a specific case study on the use of C-It for in silico screening. The second half of the book offers a step-by-step guide to experimental validation concepts and procedures, as well as an overview of additional potential applications of this approach in the field of stem cells and tissue regeneration, before a concluding chapter summarises the concepts and theories presented.
- Focuses not only on screening but also on biological validations
- Provides details of databases and software (web interface) products for biologists with minimal computation skills
- Offers a step-by-step outline of the procedure involved
