VectorBase
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| VectorBase | |
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| Name | VectorBase |
| URL | www.vectorbase.org |
| Contact | info@vectorbase.org |
| Data_types | Genomics, Transcriptomics, Gene expression |
| Resources/Tools | Genome browser, Similarity search, Multisequence alignment, Query tool, Downloads |
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VectorBase is a web-accessible data repository for information about invertebrate vectors of human pathogens.
VectorBase annotates and maintains vector genomes providing an integrated resource for the research community.
Data hosted includes genome annotation, expression data, comparative data and ontologies. Population data will be added during 2011.
Currently, VectorBase contains information for 6 organisms:
| Species | Common name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aedes aegypti | Yellow fever mosquito | |
| Anopheles gambiae | African malaria mosquito | |
| Culex quinquefasciatus | Southern house mosquito | |
| Ixodes scapularis | Black legged tick | |
| Pediculus humanus corporis | Human body louse | |
| Rhodnius prolixus | Kissing bug |
VectorBase provides tools to query and parse the data:
- BLAST, ClustalW or HMM-based search are used for sequence query,
- BioMart allows complex querying of gene/transcript/peptide information,
- Downloading for genome assemblies and canonical gene sets sequences is also available.
There is an extensive help system via tutorials, HelpWiki, FAQ section and an mailing list, so don't be shy, come and have a look!
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