PolymiRTS Database: linking polymorphisms in microRNA target sites with complex traits

Li Bao, Mi Zhou, Ligang Wu, L. Lü, Dan Goldowitz, Robert W. Williams, Yan Cui

Nucleic Acids Research · 2006 · 147 citations · 27 references

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Polymorphism in microRNA Target Site (PolymiRTS) database is a collection of naturally occurring DNA variations in putative microRNA target sites. PolymiRTSs may affect gene expression and cause variations in complex phenotypes. The database integrates sequence polymorphism, phenotype and expression microarray data, and characterizes PolymiRTSs as potential candidates responsible for the quantitative trait locus (QTL) effects. It is a resource for studying PolymiRTSs and their implications in phenotypic variations. PolymiRTS database can be accessed at http://compbio.utmem.edu/miRSNP/.

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