Database of patterns PROF_PAT for detecting local similarities.

We have developed PROF_PAT, a database of patterns, constructed for groups of related proteins and designed to maximize representation of amino acid sequences from the SWISS-PROT database. The purpose of the current study was to demonstrate that PROT_PAT is not only as good as known analogs but surpasses them in some features. 10938 new amino acid sequences from the SWISS-PROT bank were compared with patterns constructed for protein families in the PROF_PAT 1.

PROF_ PAT 1.3: updated database of patterns used to detect local similarities.

Motivation: When analysing novel protein sequences, it is now essential to extend search strategies to include a range of 'secondary' databases. Pattern databases have become vital tools for identifying distant relationships in sequences, and hence for predicting protein function and structure. The main drawback of such methods is the relatively small representation of proteins in trial samples at the time of their construction.

A bank of protein family patterns for rapid identification of possible functions of amino acid sequences.

A method and software tool to develop patterns of protein families has been designed. These patterns are intended for the identification of local similarities in arbitrary amino acid sequences with proteins of the SWISS-PROT bank. The method is based on the physical, chemical and structural properties of amino acids.