dbxuncompress

dbxuncompress decompresses dbx index files within the EMBOSS suite to restore compressed database indices for biological data retrieval and analysis.


Key Features:

  • Integration with EMBOSS: Operates as a component of the EMBOSS suite and integrates with other EMBOSS applications.
  • dbx index decompression: Restores compressed dbx index files to their uncompressed form for downstream data access.
  • Implementation: Built using the EMBOSS C programming libraries.

Scientific Applications:

  • Database Management: Enables decompression of dbx index files to support efficient retrieval and management of biological databases.
  • Bioinformatics Research: Facilitates access to compressed database indices used in sequence alignment, structural biology analyses, and genomic studies.

Methodology:

Implemented using the EMBOSS framework and its C programming libraries to decompress dbx index files.

Topics

Collections

Details

License:
GPL-3.0
Maturity:
Mature
Cost:
Free of charge
Tool Type:
command-line tool
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages:
C
Added:
11/8/2015
Last Updated:
12/10/2018

Operations

Data Inputs & Outputs

Publications

Ison JC, Rice PM, Bleasby AJ. EMBOSS Developer's Guide. Unknown Journal. 2011. doi:10.1017/cbo9781139151405.

Rice P, Longden I, Bleasby A. EMBOSS: The European Molecular Biology Open Software Suite. Trends in Genetics. 2000;16(6):276-277. doi:10.1016/s0168-9525(00)02024-2.

Bleasby AJ, Ison JC, Rice PM. EMBOSS Administrator's Guide. Unknown Journal. 2011. doi:10.1017/cbo9781139151399.

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