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http://wikipathways.org/

Open and collaborative platform dedicated to curation of biological pathways. Each pathway has dedicated wiki page, displaying current diagram, description, references, download options, version history, and component gene and protein lists. Database of biological pathways maintained by and for scientific community.

Proper citation: WikiPathways (RRID:SCR_002134) Copy   

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ieb/research/acembly/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented May 10, 2017. A pilot effort that has developed a centralized, web-based biospecimen locator that presents biospecimens collected and stored at participating Arizona hospitals and biospecimen banks, which are available for acquisition and use by researchers. Researchers may use this site to browse, search and request biospecimens to use in qualified studies. The development of the ABL was guided by the Arizona Biospecimen Consortium (ABC), a consortium of hospitals and medical centers in the Phoenix area, and is now being piloted by this Consortium under the direction of ABRC. You may browse by type (cells, fluid, molecular, tissue) or disease. Common data elements decided by the ABC Standards Committee, based on data elements on the National Cancer Institute''s (NCI''s) Common Biorepository Model (CBM), are displayed. These describe the minimum set of data elements that the NCI determined were most important for a researcher to see about a biospecimen. The ABL currently does not display information on whether or not clinical data is available to accompany the biospecimens. However, a requester has the ability to solicit clinical data in the request. Once a request is approved, the biospecimen provider will contact the requester to discuss the request (and the requester''s questions) before finalizing the invoice and shipment. The ABL is available to the public to browse. In order to request biospecimens from the ABL, the researcher will be required to submit the requested required information. Upon submission of the information, shipment of the requested biospecimen(s) will be dependent on the scientific and institutional review approval. Account required. Registration is open to everyone., documented August 29, 2016. AceView offers an integrated view of the human, nematode and Arabidopsis genes reconstructed by co-alignment of all publicly available mRNAs and ESTs on the genome sequence. Our goals are to offer a reliable up-to-date resource on the genes and their functions and to stimulate further validating experiments at the bench. AceView provides a curated, comprehensive and non-redundant sequence representation of all public mRNA sequences (mRNAs from GenBank or RefSeq, and single pass cDNA sequences from dbEST and Trace). These experimental cDNA sequences are first co-aligned on the genome then clustered into a minimal number of alternative transcript variants and grouped into genes. Using exhaustively and with high quality standards the available cDNA sequences evidences the beauty and complexity of mammals' transcriptome, and the relative simplicity of the nematode and plant transcriptomes. Genes are classified according to their inferred coding potential; many presumably non-coding genes are discovered. Genes are named by Entrez Gene names when available, else by AceView gene names, stable from release to release. Alternative features (promoters, introns and exons, polyadenylation signals) and coding potential, including motifs, domains, and homologies are annotated in depth; tissues where expression has been observed are listed in order of representation; diseases, phenotypes, pathways, functions, localization or interactions are annotated by mining selected sources, in particular PubMed, GAD and Entrez Gene, and also by performing manual annotation, especially in the worm. In this way, both the anatomy and physiology of the experimentally cDNA supported human, mouse and nematode genes are thoroughly annotated. Our goals are to offer an up-to-date resource on the genes, in the hope to stimulate further experiments at the bench, or to help medical research. AceView can be queried by meaningful words or groups of words as well as by most standard identifiers, such as gene names, Entrez Gene ID, UniGene ID, GenBank accessions.

Proper citation: AceView (RRID:SCR_002277) Copy   

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http://mirnamap.mbc.nctu.edu.tw

A database of experimentally verified microRNAs and miRNA target genes in human, mouse, rat, and other metazoan genomes. In addition to known miRNA targets, three computational tools previously developed, such as miRanda, RNAhybrid and TargetScan, were applied for identifying miRNA targets in 3'-UTR of genes. In order to reduce the false positive prediction of miRNA targets, several criteria are supported for filtering the putative miRNA targets. Furthermore, miRNA expression profiles can provide valuable clues for investigating the properties of miRNAs, such tissue specificity and differential expression in cancer/normal cell. Therefore, we performed the Q-PCR experiments for monitoring the expression profiles of 224 human miRNAs in eighteen major normal tissues in human. The cross-reference between the miRNA expression profiles and the expression profiles of its target genes can provide effective viewpoint to understand the regulatory functions of the miRNA.

Proper citation: miRNAMap (RRID:SCR_003156) Copy   

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http://ratmap.gen.gu.se/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented May 10, 2017. A pilot effort that has developed a centralized, web-based biospecimen locator that presents biospecimens collected and stored at participating Arizona hospitals and biospecimen banks, which are available for acquisition and use by researchers. Researchers may use this site to browse, search and request biospecimens to use in qualified studies. The development of the ABL was guided by the Arizona Biospecimen Consortium (ABC), a consortium of hospitals and medical centers in the Phoenix area, and is now being piloted by this Consortium under the direction of ABRC. You may browse by type (cells, fluid, molecular, tissue) or disease. Common data elements decided by the ABC Standards Committee, based on data elements on the National Cancer Institute''s (NCI''s) Common Biorepository Model (CBM), are displayed. These describe the minimum set of data elements that the NCI determined were most important for a researcher to see about a biospecimen. The ABL currently does not display information on whether or not clinical data is available to accompany the biospecimens. However, a requester has the ability to solicit clinical data in the request. Once a request is approved, the biospecimen provider will contact the requester to discuss the request (and the requester''s questions) before finalizing the invoice and shipment. The ABL is available to the public to browse. In order to request biospecimens from the ABL, the researcher will be required to submit the requested required information. Upon submission of the information, shipment of the requested biospecimen(s) will be dependent on the scientific and institutional review approval. Account required. Registration is open to everyone., documented September 2, 2016. Database for defining official rat gene symbols. It includes rat gene symbols from three major sources: the Rat Genome Database (RGD), Ensembl, and NCBI-Gene. All rat symbols are compared with official symbols from orthologous human genes as specified by the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC). Based on the outcome of the comparisons, a rat gene symbol may be selected. Rat symbols that do not match a human ortholog undergo a strict procedure of comparisons between the different rat gene sources as well as with the Mouse Genome Database (MGD). For each rat gene this procedure results in an unambiguous gene designation. The designation is presented as a status level that accompanies every rat gene symbol suggested in the database. The status level describes both how a rat symbol was selected, and its validity. Rat Gene Symbol Tracker approves rat gene symbols by an automatic procedure. The rat genes are presented with links to RGD, Ensembl, NCBI Gene, MGI and HGNC. RGST ensures that each acclaimed rat gene symbol is unique and follows the guidelines given by the RGNC. To each symbol a status level associated, describing the gene naming process.

Proper citation: Rat Gene Symbol Tracker (RRID:SCR_003261) Copy   

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http://edwardslab.bmcb.georgetown.edu/downloads/

The Peptide Sequence Database contains putative peptide sequences from human, mouse, rat, and zebrafish. Compressed to eliminate redundancy, these are about 40 fold smaller than a brute force enumeration. Current and old releases are available for download. Each species'' peptide sequence database comprises peptide sequence data from releveant species specific UniGene and IPI clusters, plus all sequences from their consituent EST, mRNA and protein sequence databases, namely RefSeq proteins and mRNAs, UniProt''s SwissProt and TrEMBL, GenBank mRNA, ESTs, and high-throughput cDNAs, HInv-DB, VEGA, EMBL, IPI protein sequences, plus the enumeration of all combinations of UniProt sequence variants, Met loss PTM, and signal peptide cleavages. The README file contains some information about the non amino-acid symbols O (digest site corresponding to a protein N- or C-terminus) and J (no digest sequence join) used in these peptide sequence databases and information about how to configure various search engines to use them. Some search engines handle (very) long sequences badly and in some cases must be patched to use these peptide sequence databases. All search engines supported by the PepArML meta-search engine can (or can be patched to) successfully search these peptide sequence databases.

Proper citation: Peptide Sequence Database (RRID:SCR_005764) Copy   

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http://www.disgenet.org

Database and discovery platform containing publicly available collections of genes and variants associated to human diseases. Integrates data from curated repositories, GWAS catalogues, animal models and scientific literature.

Proper citation: DisGeNET (RRID:SCR_006178) Copy   

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http://www.civm.duhs.duke.edu/neuro2012ratatlas/

Multidimensional atlas of the adult Wistar rat brain based on magnetic resonance histology (MRH). The atlas has been carefully aligned with the widely used Paxinos-Watson atlas based on optical sections to allow comparisons between histochemical and immuno-marker data, and the use of the Paxinos-Watson abbreviation set. Our MR atlas attempts to make a seamless connection with the advantageous features of the Paxinos-Watson atlas, and to extend the utility of the data through the unique capabilities of MR histology: a) ability to view the brain in the skull with limited distortion from shrinkage or sectioning; b) isotropic spatial resolution, which permits sectioning along any arbitrary axis without loss of detail; c) three-dimensional (3D) images preserving spatial relationships; and d) widely varied contrast dependent on the unique properties of water protons. 3D diffusion tensor images (DTI) at what we believe to be the highest resolution ever attained in the rat provide unique insight into white matter structures and connectivity. The 3D isotropic data allow registration of multiple data sets into a common reference space to provide average atlases not possible with conventional histology. The resulting multidimensional atlas that combines Paxinos-Watson with multidimensional MRH images from multiple specimens provides a new, comprehensive view of the neuroanatomy of the rat and offers a collaborative platform for future rat brain studies. To access the atlas, click view supplementary materials in CIVMSpace at the bottom of the following webpage.

Proper citation: Adult Wistar Rat Atlas (RRID:SCR_006288) Copy   

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http://www.chibi.ubc.ca/Gemma

Resource for reuse, sharing and meta-analysis of expression profiling data. Database and set of tools for meta analysis, reuse and sharing of genomics data. Targeted at analysis of gene expression profiles. Users can search, access and visualize coexpression and differential expression results.

Proper citation: Gemma (RRID:SCR_008007) Copy   

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http://polya.umdnj.edu/

A database of mRNA polyadenylation sites. PolyA_DB version 1 contains human and mouse poly(A) sites that are mapped by cDNA/EST sequences. PolyA_DB version 2 contains poly(A) sites in human, mouse, rat, chicken and zebrafish that are mapped by cDNA/EST and Trace sequences. Sequence alignments between orthologous sites are available. PolyA_SVM predicts poly(A) sites using 15 cis elements identified for human poly(A) sites.

Proper citation: PolyA DB (RRID:SCR_007867) Copy   

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http://www.brainnav.com

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented December 31, 2013. An interactive atlas and 3D brain software for research, structure analysis, and education, it offers six atlases representing four species: the mouse, rat, monkey and human. The stereotaxic coordinates atlases are available for all four species and the rodent models have additional chemoarchitectonic atlases. BrainNavigator helps locate specific areas of the brain, making visualizing and experimental planning in the brain easier. *Plan: Browse 6 Atlases, Visualize with 3D models, Search Literature, Analyze gene expression, Identify connections *Publish: Access reference tools, Use and print images for publication, Search literature *Propose: Use and print images for proposals, Search literature, Locate gene expression in 2D and 3D, Identify connections *Produce: Simulate injections, Customize new coordinates, virtually slice sections, overlay atlas maps on your own images, create personal atlas maps With BrainNavigator, you''ll gain 24/7 access to their powerful 3D brain interactive software tool that helps further research in the neurosciences. In addition, their vast library of widely respected and referenced brain publications will provide a plethora of information on the most current brain research available. As publisher of the gold standard in brain atlas publications authored by the team around the leading brain cartographers George Paxinos and Charles Watson, they are pleased to bring an advanced tool to today''s neuroscientists and educators. Combining atlas content and 3D capabilities based on technologies from the Allen Institute for Brain Science, this online workflow solution brings brain research, analysis and education tools to your fingertips.

Proper citation: BrainNavigator (RRID:SCR_008289) Copy   

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https://www.tfcheckpoint.org/

Collection of transcription factors annotated according to experimental and other evidence on their function as true DbTFs. Provides reference for both small scale experiments and genome scale studies. Curated compendium of specific DNA-binding RNA polymerase II transcription factors.

Proper citation: tfcheckpoint (RRID:SCR_023880) Copy   

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http://www.civm.duhs.duke.edu/

Biomedical technology research center dedicated to the development of novel imaging methods for the basic scientist and the application of the methods to important biomedical questions. The CIVM has played a major role in the development of magnetic resonance microscopy with specialized MR imaging systems capable of imaging at more than 500,000x higher resolution than is common in the clinical domain. The CIVM was the first to demonstrate MR images using hyperpolarized 3He which has been moved from mouse to man with recent clinical trials performed at Duke in collaboration with GE. More recently the CIVM has developed the molecular imaging workbench---a system dedicated to multimodality cardiopulmonary imaging in the rodent. Their collaborators are employing these unique imaging systems in an extraordinary range of mouse and rat models of neurologic disease, cardiopulmonary disease and cancer to illuminate the underlying biology and explore new therapies.

Proper citation: Center for In Vivo Microscopy (RRID:SCR_001426) Copy   

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https://irp.drugabuse.gov/OTTC/rats.php

Core facility and data repository which creates and characterizes transgenic rats for use in models of neurological diseases, such as addiction and neurodegeneration. Researchers can request strain(s) from RRRC or go to the Transgenic Rat Request page.

Proper citation: Optogenetics and Transgenic Technology Core (RRID:SCR_014785) Copy   

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http://corefacilities.case.edu/animal.php

A set of core facilities of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine which allows users to create and analyze in vivo animal models. The various facilities provide animal care, transgenic models, imaging, irradiation, and phenotyping for research concerning such topics as cancer, metabolic processes, and behavior. In vivo animals provided include mice, zebrafish, and rodents.

Proper citation: CWRU In Vivo Animal Facilities (RRID:SCR_014209) Copy   

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http://diabetesresearchcenter.dom.wustl.edu/translational-diagnostics-core/

Core provides range of assays for human and animal hormones, peptides, and metabolites related to metabolic disorders.

Proper citation: Washington University School of Medicine Diabetes Research Center Translational Diagnostics Core (RRID:SCR_015161) Copy   

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http://drtc.bsd.uchicago.edu/islet-cell-biology-core-about/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on November 7,2024. Core which provides services and hands-on training in the isolation and functional characterization of pancreatic islets from normal and diabetic humans and mice. It also maintains a repository of insulinoma cell lines for distribution. It puts emphasis on facilitating studies of primary islet cells and it has developed many unique tools and techniques for carrying such studies including novel animals models, biophysical methods and a library of adenovirus-based expression constructs for studying beta-cell function.

Proper citation: University of Chicago Diabetes Research and Training Center Islet Cell Biology Core (RRID:SCR_015132) Copy   

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http://livercenter.yale.edu/core-facilities/cellular-molecular-physiology-core-facility.aspx

Core facility that provides technical expertise, equipment and personnel to Liver Center Investigators who wish to work with animal models of liver disease, isolated liver cells, or gene expression in liver tissue. The Cell Isolation sub-core isolates hepatocytes and non-parenchymal liver cells primarily from rat and mouse, while the Molecular Biology sub-core provides equipment and expertise to Liver Center members in a centralized facility.

Proper citation: Yale Liver Center Cellular and Molecular Physiology Core (RRID:SCR_015258) Copy   

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http://www.norc.uab.edu/corefacilities/animalmodels

Core that provides specialized expertise in the use of animal models and instrumentation to facilitate animal research related to nutrition and obesity.

Proper citation: University of Alabama at Birmingham Nutrition and Obesity Research Center Animal Models Core (RRID:SCR_015466) Copy   

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https://www.noldus.com/ethovision

Video tracking software that tracks and analyzes the behavior, movement, and activity of any animal.

Proper citation: EthoVision XT (RRID:SCR_000441) Copy   

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https://www.iitcinc.com/Incapacitane.html

Hardware that is used to test and assess pain and inflammation of the hind limbs on mice and rats. Dynamic weight bearing enables the test to be implemented on both limbs, while inflicting less stress on the subject animal.

Proper citation: IITC Incapacitance Meter (RRID:SCR_016143) Copy   

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