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An Introduction to RNA Databases

  • Marc P. Hoeppner
  • Lars E. Barquist
  • Paul P. GardnerEmail author
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Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB, volume 1097)

Abstract

We present an introduction to RNA databases. The history and technology behind RNA databases are briefly discussed. We examine differing methods of data collection and curation and discuss their impact on both the scope and accuracy of the resulting databases. Finally, we demonstrate these principles through detailed examination of four leading RNA databases: Noncode, miRBase, Rfam, and SILVA.

Key words

ncRNA Database Alignment database Sequence database SILVA Rfam Noncode miRBase 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Marc P. Hoeppner
    • 2
  • Lars E. Barquist
    • 3
  • Paul P. Gardner
    • 1
    Email author
  1. 1.School of Biological SciencesUniversity of CanterburyChristchurchNew Zealand
  2. 2.Department of Medical Biochemistry and MicrobiologyUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden
  3. 3.Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteHinxtonUK

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