pscan

pscan scans protein sequences using PRINTS database fingerprints to identify conserved motifs and predict functional domains.

Key Features:

• PRINTS integration: Uses PRINTS fingerprints to detect conserved motifs in protein sequences.
• Motif and domain identification: Identifies protein motifs and aids prediction of functional domains and structural features.
• EMBOSS C libraries: Implements algorithms leveraging EMBOSS's extensible C programming libraries.

Scientific Applications:

• Protein sequence annotation: Scans sequences against PRINTS to annotate motifs, domains, and structural features.
• Molecular biology research: Enables motif-based analyses that support investigation of protein function and interactions.

Methodology:

Scans protein sequences against PRINTS fingerprints using EMBOSS's C programming libraries.