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BioPortfolio's Gene Database


BioPortfolios integrated gene database is a unique resource which collates scientific and commercial data on over 141,000 genes from six selected species. Each gene page brings together scientific information (ontology, interactions and latest research), applied information (patents, clinical trials, news) and links to information from product suppliers (reagents, antibodies, detections kits, peptides).

BioPortfolio offers this free resource which provides an accessible single location containing current information and links to gene-specific content for a range of potential users who include:
  • Research scientists keeping up-to-date on scientific advances relating to a specific gene
  • Laboratory scientists seeking gene specific reagents
  • Individuals with a professional or personal interest in diseases and medical conditions with a genetic component
  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical executives keeping up-to-date with news, clinical trials and patents, maintaining their scientific and competitor awareness.
The database offers users a unique, free to use, information resource based on genes from Humans, as well as important pathogens, and popular model systems. Each gene page contains the following information (where available):
  • Basic Information on the Gene eg. Symbol, Full name, Synonyms, Organism
  • Links to other databases containing information on the gene including chromosome maps.
  • Interactions data where gene products interact biologically, web links are provided to the interacting genes page
  • Gene function notes from publications
  • Publication
  • Patents (US)
  • Clinical Trials
  • News (including RSS gene specific news tracking)
  • Links to commercial products (Antibodies, Peptides, ELISA kits etc.)

Searching the Gene Database

Searching the gene database for genes relating to a particular disease allows users to identify very broad lists of genes associated with various conditions. For example a typical listing of genes associated with Breast Cancer would involve 10-20 genes, BioPortfolio lists 914. For Alzheimers disease, we list 128 genes whereas 1-5 would typically be discussed on other sites, this breadth of coverage is made possible as we search a database of notes on publications linking genes to gene function for references to diseases.

From our lists of genes related to particular diseases we also link to our relevant InDepth content on related topics. On the subject of Anemia for example we have 131 genes and 36 InDepth pages containing detailed information on particular aspects of Anemia.

Advertising / Sponsored content

BioPortfolio is happy to accept adverts on specific gene pages, groups of genes across the whole Gene Database. If your company has a catalogue of gene specific products and would like to see them promoted on the relevant gene pages contact Peter Barfoot at BioPortfolio to discuss the options available. Also see our marketing services pages for information on our other services including BioEmail and BioAddress which can also be targeted down to the gene/protein level.

How is BioPortfolio's Gene Database being used - select below to evaluate the important topics and level of traffic:

Genes by species:

Browse Human Genes- alphabetically: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Browse arabidopsis Genes- alphabetically: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Browse Drosophila Genes- alphabetically: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Browse Zebrafish Genes- alphabetically: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Other species: C.difficile, S.aureus,

Feedback

Contact Peter Barfoot at BioPortfolio if you would like to see coverage of a particular organism, or have any comments or suggestions regarding the Gene Database.

Resources from the NCBI have been used, along with other sources of information to create this database.

 

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