Protein Function?

Mr.Ocax · Post by **Mr.Ocax** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:47 pm

Hi.

I am wondering if there is any type of program or list that will show you the function of a particular polypeptide sequence. For example, leu, val, ala=control nerve impulses( that's not right, but I'm wondering if anything works that way). Or, if I'm completely out of my mind, please tell me! Thanks!!

Mr.Ocax

deleted-71557 · Post by **deleted-71557** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:56 pm

Hi, there are several programs/databases that can help you to discover what functions particular protein sequences have, as related sequences often have similar functions. Try searching for "prosite" or "pfam" on google - that should take you to some sites which have a lot of information about these things.

Lise Byrd · Post by **Lise Byrd** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:20 pm

Here's a site that has links to lots of different databases:
http://www.123genomics.com/files/databases.html
The protein databases are about a third of the way down the page. The site also has a page dedicated to protein analysis databases, located at http://www.123genomics.com/files/analysis.html

You can also try http://www.paralign.org/index.php

You may have to dig a bit to find what you're looking for, but hopefully this will give you a direction to start.

Good luck!
Sonia

Mr.Ocax · Post by **Mr.Ocax** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:00 pm

Thanks! I don't mind digging through lots of info, as long as I find what I'm looking for! Thank you again

Mr.Ocax