Database ExplorEnz: a MySQL database of the IUBMB enzyme nomenclature
2007
ExplorEnz: A Database for Enzyme Nomenclature
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Andrew G McDonald, Sinéad Boyce, Gerard P Moss, Henry BF Dixon, Keith F Tipton
Primary Institution: Trinity College, Dublin
Conclusion
ExplorEnz has powerful and flexible search capabilities and provides the scientific community with the most up-to-date version of the IUBMB Enzyme List.
Supporting Evidence
- ExplorEnz is the primary repository for EC numbers and enzyme data curated on behalf of the IUBMB.
- The database provides a simple web-based query interface and advanced search engine for complex queries.
- Data in the database is formatted according to accepted conventions, enhancing usability.
Takeaway
ExplorEnz is a user-friendly database that helps scientists find information about enzymes and their classifications easily.
Methodology
The enzyme data is stored in a MySQL database and accessed through a web interface, with data extracted from HTML-formatted flat files.
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