Publication details
PRIMEX: rapid identification of oligonucleotide matches in whole genomes
| Authors | |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2003 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Bioinformatics |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | Primex server |
| Field | Computer hardware and software |
| Keywords | genomic; sequence; DNA; rapid search; inexact matches; mismatches; PCR primers |
| Description | PRIMEX can detect oligonucleotide sequences in whole genomes, allowing for mismatches. Using a word lookup table and server functionality, PRIMEX accepts queries from client software and returns matches rapidly. We find it faster and more sensitive than currently available tools. |