union

union concatenates multiple sequences into a single sequence to support molecular biology analyses such as preparing inputs for alignment algorithms, constructing synthetic gene constructs, and analyzing concatenated genomic regions.


Key Features:

  • Integration with EMBOSS: Operates within the EMBOSS framework, which comprises over 200 integrated applications.
  • Sequence concatenation: Concatenates multiple sequences into a single sequence record.
  • Extensible C programming libraries: Implemented using EMBOSS's extensible C programming libraries to enable customization and development of new applications.
  • Compatibility: Integration within EMBOSS ensures compatibility with a wide range of bioinformatics tools and databases.

Scientific Applications:

  • Sequence concatenation workflows: Prepares concatenated sequences for downstream analyses including alignment algorithms, synthetic construct assembly, and analysis of concatenated genomic regions.

Methodology:

Implemented using EMBOSS's extensible C programming libraries.

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

Sequence merging

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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