GermOnline -- A Cross-species Community Knowledgebase on Germ Cell Differentiation
What you can do:
Search for information and microarray expression data for genes involved in mitosis and meiosis, gamete formation and germ line development across species.
Highlights:
- Release 2.0 (2004) provides exclusive access to microarray expression data from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Rattus norvegicus, as well as curated information on 700 genes from various organisms.
- Information is contributed through an online form using free text, images and the controlled vocabulary developed by the GeneOntology Consortium.
- 2007 update:
- a novel release of the GermOnline knowledgebase covering genes relevant for the cell cycle, gametogenesis and fertility.
- annotation system (MIMAS) used to extensively describe experimental data obtained with high-density oligonucleotide microarrays (GeneChips) and a comprehensive system for online editing of database entries (MediaWiki).
- The RNA data include results from classical microarrays as well as tiling arrays that yield information on RNA expression levels, transcript start sites and lengths as well as exon composition.
Keywords:
- microarray data
- gene expression
- cell division
- mitosis
- meiosis
- gametogenesis
- germ line development
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- yeast
- Rattus norvegicus
Literature & Tutorials:
PubMed Link: GermOnline
PubMed Link of 2007 update: The GermOnline cross-species systems browser provides comprehensive information on genes and gene products relevant for sexual reproduction
PubMed Link of 2007 update: The GermOnline cross-species systems browser provides comprehensive information on genes and gene products relevant for sexual reproduction
This record last updated: 03-27-2007