G4LDB 3.0: a database for discovering and studying G-quadruplex and i-motif ligands
2025

G4LDB 3.0: A Database for G-Quadruplex and I-Motif Ligands

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Author Information

Author(s): Yang Qian-Fan, Wang Xu-Rui, Wang Yu-Huan, Wu Xing-Hong, Shi Run-Yu, Wang Yan-Xi, Zhu Hao-Ning, Yang Shu, Tang Ya-Lin, Li Feng

Primary Institution: Sichuan University

Conclusion

G4LDB 3.0 is a comprehensive resource that significantly enhances the study of G-quadruplexes and i-motifs by providing advanced search capabilities and a vast collection of ligands.

Supporting Evidence

  • G4LDB 3.0 includes over 4800 G4/iM ligands and approximately 51,000 activity entries.
  • The database features advanced search capabilities and dynamic knowledge graphs for better data visualization.
  • G4LDB 3.0 addresses the increasing demand for efficient data handling and user experience.

Takeaway

This study created a new version of a database that helps scientists find and study special DNA structures and the molecules that interact with them.

Methodology

The database uses a hybrid architecture with Elasticsearch for unstructured data and PostgreSQL for structured data, allowing for efficient data retrieval and management.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/nar/gkae835

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