SSRD: simple sequence repeats database of the human genome
2003
Simple Sequence Repeats Database of the Human Genome
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Author Information
Author(s): Subbaya Subramanian, Vamsi M Madgula, Ranjan George, Satish Kumar, Madhusudhan W Pandit, Lalji Singh
Primary Institution: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
Conclusion
The SSRD provides a comprehensive resource for analyzing simple sequence repeats in the human genome, aiding in the understanding of their biological significance.
Supporting Evidence
- Simple sequence repeats are found in most organisms and are useful as genetic markers.
- The database includes information on the abundance and distribution of SSRs in the human genome.
- SSRs can influence gene expression and are associated with various genetic disorders.
Takeaway
The SSRD is like a library that helps scientists find and study tiny repeating patterns in our DNA that can tell us about genetic diseases.
Methodology
The database was created using the complete human genome sequence to analyze the abundance and distribution of simple sequence repeats.
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