PrestOMIC, an open source application for dissemination of proteomic datasets by individual laboratories
2007
PrestOMIC: A Tool for Sharing Proteomic Data
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Charles G. Howes, Leonard J. Foster
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Conclusion
PrestOMIC is an open-source application designed to facilitate the sharing and presentation of mass spectrometry-based proteomic data.
Supporting Evidence
- PrestOMIC allows researchers to present their proteomic data in a more accessible format than traditional journal articles.
- The application is built on existing open-source tools, making it adaptable to evolving data standards.
- PrestOMIC provides a customizable interface for users to query and visualize their data.
Takeaway
PrestOMIC helps scientists share large amounts of protein data in a way that's easy to understand and access, like a special website for their research.
Methodology
PrestOMIC uses a relational database built on PostgreSQL to store and present proteomic data through a user-friendly web interface.
Limitations
The application is still in development and lacks standardized vocabularies for proteomic data.
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