refseqget

refseqget retrieves reference sequences and outputs them in standardized EMBOSS reference sequence formats for use in genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics analyses.


Key Features:

  • Reference Sequence Retrieval: Reads specified reference sequences and outputs them in standardized EMBOSS reference sequence formats.
  • EMBOSS Integration: Integrates with the EMBOSS suite and maintains compatibility with over 200 other EMBOSS applications and third-party software.
  • Formatted Sequence Output: Produces EMBOSS-standard reference sequence formats for downstream comparative and functional analyses.

Scientific Applications:

  • Sequence Validation: Validate experimental sequences against known references.
  • Dataset Preparation: Prepare formatted reference datasets for comparative genomics, transcriptomics, or proteomics studies.
  • Tool Development Support: Provide reliable formatted sequence data to support development and testing of new bioinformatics tools.

Methodology:

Implemented using EMBOSS C programming libraries and its extensible architecture, adhering to the EMBOSS API programming guidelines and maintaining compatibility with existing EMBOSS applications and third-party tools.

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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

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Publications

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.

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

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