BioPartsDB

BioPartsDB manages workflow tracking and data for DNA synthesis projects, organizing short oligos, larger DNA constructs, and sequence-verified clones to support synthetic biology experiments.


Key Features:

  • Modular Design: Modular architecture allows extension to accommodate diverse project requirements.
  • Workflow Management: Provides end-to-end workflow management covering progression from short oligos to sequence-verified clones.
  • Tracking and Management: Tracks samples, project states, and synthesis progress across DNA assembly and verification stages.

Scientific Applications:

  • DNA synthesis and verification: Manages synthesis and sequence verification workflows for oligos and larger DNA constructs.
  • Research, education, and industry projects: Supports team-based DNA synthesis projects in research labs, educational settings (e.g., iGem teams), and industrial contexts.
  • Genetic engineering and biotechnology: Facilitates organization of construct design, synthesis, and verification activities relevant to genetic engineering and biotechnology.

Methodology:

Implements a structured approach that integrates stages of DNA synthesis from initial oligo design through production of sequence-verified clones, with tracking and documentation of each step.

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Tool Type:
command-line tool
Operating Systems:
Linux
Added:
8/3/2017
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

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Publications

Stracquadanio G, Yang K, Boeke JD, Bader JS. BioPartsDB: a synthetic biology workflow web-application for education and research. Bioinformatics. 2016;32(22):3519-3521. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btw394. PMID:27412090. PMCID:PMC5181553.

PMID: 27412090
PMCID: PMC5181553
Funding: - National Science Foundation: MCB-0718846 - National Institutes of Health: MCB-1445545, P50GM107632

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