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Format of Sequence Record module of the MLA course on
Introduction to Molecular Biology Information Resources
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Sample Sequence Records


 
In the next few slides, we will discuss the relationships between the four records below, and the differences between them. All of the records contain sequence data for the human MLH1 gene, associated with colon cancer.
 
Primary (Archival)
Sequence Record
Reference (Curated)
Sequence Record
Nucleotide
U07343
NM_000249
Protein
AAC50285
NP_000240

Progress through these records one at a time. Start with U07343, then continue to use the next slide buttons to proceed through the rest of the sample records.

First you will view the primary (archival) nucleotide and protein sequence records, and then the corresponding Reference (curated) sequence records. Observe the similarities and differences between them.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The records featured in this module were deliberately captured as static images to save a snapshot of the records in time and discuss the relationship among them. Links to corresponding live records in Entrez are also provided, but only as a convenient reference for use after the static versions of the records have been reviewed. The live records are the most recent versions and provide a good example of how sequence records evolve over time. Past versions of sequence records can also be retrieved using the Sequence Revision History tool in Entrez.
 

    (complete exercise covering all four slides)

Format of Sequence Record
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Revised 11/01/2007