Integrating GPCR-specific information with full text articles
2011

Integrating GPCR-specific information with full text articles

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Vroling Bas, Thorne David, McDermott Philip, Attwood Teresa K, Vriend Gert, Pettifer Steve

Primary Institution: CMBI, NCMLS, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre

Hypothesis

How can GPCR researchers better access and utilize biological data from literature?

Conclusion

The integration of GPCR data with literature allows researchers to extract knowledge more quickly and reinterpret older data effectively.

Supporting Evidence

  • The tool allows for automatic retrieval of GPCR-related data from literature.
  • It helps reinterpret older studies in light of new GPCR structural data.
  • The integration of data enhances the accessibility of biological information.

Takeaway

This study created a tool that helps scientists find important information about GPCRs while reading research papers, making it easier to understand old studies.

Methodology

The study developed a PDF reader that integrates GPCRDB data with scientific articles, allowing for on-the-fly annotations.

Limitations

The system may not cover all mutations or residues and relies on the accuracy of the underlying databases.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2105-12-362

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