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Integrated analysis of yeast regulatory sequences for biologically linked clusters of genes

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Dramatic progress in deciphering the regulatory controls in Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been enabled by the fusion of high-throughput genomics technologies with advanced sequence analysis algorithms. Sets of genes likely to function together and with similar expression profiles have been identified in diverse studies. By fusing an advanced pattern recognition algorithm for identification of transcription factor binding sites with a new method for the quantitative comparison of binding properties of transcription factors, we provide an integrated means to move from expression data to biological insights. The Yeast Regulatory Sequence Analysis system, YRSA, combines standard functions with a novel pattern characterization procedure in an intuitive interface designed for use by a broad range of scientists. The features of the system include automated retrieval of user-defined promoter sequences, binding site discovery by pattern recognition, graphical displays of the observed pattern and positions of similar sequences in the specified genes, and comparison of the new pattern against a collection of binding patterns for characterized transcription factors. The comprehensive YRSA system was used to study the regulatory mechanisms of yeast regulons. Analysis of the regulatory controls of a battery of genes induced by DNA damaging agents supports a putative mediating role for the cell-cycle checkpoint regulatory element MCB. YRSA is available at http://yrsa.cgb.ki.se. [YRSA: ancient Scandinavian name meaning old she-bear (Latin Ursus arctos = brown bear/grizzly).]

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We are grateful for input and advice from Drs. Jennifer Fostel, Elizabeth Conibear and Lars Arvestad. The work was supported by funds from the Pharmacia Corporation to the Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics.

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  1. Annette Höglund

    Present address: Center for Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany

  2. Wyeth W. Wasserman

    Present address: Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Medical Genetics, British Columbia Children's and Women's Hospitals, University of British Columbia, 980 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4H4, Canada

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    Albin Sandelin, Annette Höglund, Boris Lenhard & Wyeth W. Wasserman

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Sandelin, A., Höglund, A., Lenhard, B. et al. Integrated analysis of yeast regulatory sequences for biologically linked clusters of genes. Funct Integr Genomics 3, 125–134 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-003-0086-6

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