ProFITS of maize: a database of protein families involved in the transduction of signalling in the maize genome
2010
ProFITS: A Database for Maize Protein Families in Signal Transduction
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ling Yi, Du Zhou, Zhang Zhenhai, Su Zhen
Primary Institution: State Key Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University
Conclusion
ProFITS provides a comprehensive platform for maize gene annotation focused on signal transduction.
Supporting Evidence
- ProFITS includes 32,540 genes and 53,764 transcripts from the maize genome.
- The database identifies 2,505 transcription factors and 1,046 protein kinases/phosphatases in maize.
- ProFITS provides a user-friendly web interface for exploring maize gene models and annotations.
Takeaway
ProFITS is a helpful online tool that helps scientists study how proteins in maize respond to signals from their environment.
Methodology
The database categorizes transcription factors, protein kinases/phosphatases, and ubiquitin-proteasome-system related genes in the B73 maize genome.
Limitations
The database may not cover all gene families involved in signal transduction due to limited existing repositories.
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