T2D-Db: An integrated platform to study the molecular basis of Type 2 diabetes
2008

T2D-Db: A Database for Type 2 Diabetes Research

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Author Information

Author(s): Agrawal Shipra, Dimitrova Nevenka, Nathan Prasanthi, Udayakumar K, Lakshmi S Sai, Sriram S, Manjusha N, Sengupta Urmi

Primary Institution: Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore, India

Hypothesis

The integration of various molecular data related to Type 2 diabetes will enhance understanding of its pathogenesis.

Conclusion

T2D-Db serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers studying the molecular basis of Type 2 diabetes.

Supporting Evidence

  • T2D-Db provides integrated information on candidate genes, SNPs, and pathways related to Type 2 diabetes.
  • The database includes data from multiple organisms, including humans, mice, and rats.
  • T2D-Db facilitates graphical presentations of gene expression and protein interactions.
  • The resource is designed to be user-friendly and accessible for researchers.
  • T2D-Db is the first publicly available resource of its kind for Type 2 diabetes research.

Takeaway

T2D-Db is like a big library that helps scientists find information about genes related to Type 2 diabetes, making it easier to study the disease.

Methodology

The database was developed by curating candidate gene data from literature and integrating various molecular datasets.

Limitations

The database may not include all candidate genes and is dependent on the available literature.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2164-9-320

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