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Protein and genomic sequence analyses helps in understanding the structure, function, and organization of cellular systems. Important features of genes include identifying promoter regions, protein-coding regions, and intron-exon boundaries. Protein sequence analysis involves identifying functional motifs and patterns. Sequence search tools help in identifying similar sequences in protein and genomic databases. Here, we will discuss bioinformatics tools that help in biological sequence searches and analyses.
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Mathura, V.S. (2009). Biological Sequence Search and Analysis. In: Mathura, V.S., Kangueane, P. (eds) Bioinformatics: A Concept-Based Introduction. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84870-9_5
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