Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How to use
  2. How to upload user’s database
  3. How to get genesymbol
  4. Why create a login id
  5. How to share db with collaborator
  6. Is there a limits on the number and size of the uploaded databases
  7. Others

1. How to use Gene2function

Mouse over Gene Mapping, select Annotate. Enter gene symbols or genbank ID separated by a comma or Browse and upload text file. Select databases. Select All for all the dbs. Click the Result tab for the results. Click the GeneRIFs for the annotated articles.

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2. How to upload user’s database

Mouse over DataSources, select User's data-Upload Database. Select databases. If uploading a new database, select Add New. Browse for the database file and give it a Name and Description if the database has already been formatted according to the template. If not, download template and format the database accordingly.

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3. How to get gene symbol

For LSUHSC Microarray Core Users, we will provide the corresponding gene symbol to the Affy Probe ID. Otherwise, this can be easily obtained through DAVID.

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4. Why create a login id

This enable users the capability to include other databases for gene mapping. The database may be specific to their research area or data from similar gene expression studies (ie. Gene Expession Omnibus).

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5. How to share db with collaborator

Mouse over DataSources, Select User's data-Share data. Enter the emails of all your colleagues you want to be able to share your database.

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6. Is there a limits on the number and size of the uploaded databases

This is only limited by the limitation of MS Excel.

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7. Others

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