Abstract
DNA sequence data accumulate at a higher rate than our knowledge of protein functions and biology. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important to predict as accurately as possible the functions of encoded proteins based on the homology to previously described sequences.
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Shpaer, E.G. (1997). GeneAssist. In: Swindell, S.R. (eds) Sequence Data Analysis Guidebook. Methods In Molecular Medicine™, vol 70. Springer, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-358-9:173
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