Review:
Uniprotkb Swiss Prot
overall review score: 4.8
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UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot is a high-quality, manually curated section of the UniProt Knowledge Base that provides detailed information on proteins. It includes essential data such as protein sequences, functional annotations, post-translational modifications, subcellular localization, and involvement in biological pathways, making it an invaluable resource for researchers in biology and medicine.
Key Features
- Manually curated and reviewed entries ensuring high accuracy
- Comprehensive protein annotations including function, structure, and interactions
- Detailed cross-references to other biological databases
- Regular updates maintaining current scientific knowledge
- Accessible in multiple formats suitable for research and bioinformatics applications
Pros
- Highly reliable due to manual curation
- Extensive and detailed protein information
- Regularly updated with the latest scientific discoveries
- Rich cross-referencing enhances integration with other resources
- Free and openly accessible to the scientific community
Cons
- Complex data structure can be overwhelming for beginners
- Focused exclusively on proteins, limiting scope for other biomolecules
- Some entries may lack experimental validation for all annotations
- Navigation can be challenging without familiarity due to vast amount of data