Exploring bacterial insertion sequences with ISfinder: objectives, uses, and future developments

Methods Mol Biol. 2012:859:91-103. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-603-6_5.

Abstract

We describe here the use of the ISfinder database and its associated software. ISfinder was conceived -initially as a comprehensive database for prokaryotic insertion sequences (ISs). It now includes software for visualising complete and partial IS copies in whole genomes (ISbrowser) and for high-quality genome annotation (Insertion Sequence Semi-automatic Genome Annotation).

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / genetics
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA Transposable Elements*
  • Databases, Nucleic Acid*
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Molecular Sequence Annotation / methods*
  • Online Systems
  • Software*

Substances

  • DNA Transposable Elements