NRESTdb:
The Natural Rubber EST Database (http://genome.ukm.my/nrestdb/)
is an online rubber gene bank containing sequence information, gene
identities and functional classifications of rubber DNA sequences
in the form of ESTs (Expressed Sequence Tags). ESTs are DNA sequences
representing genes for proteins that are expressed in the rubber tree.
The database was constructed as a user-friendly and interactive sequence
bank to enable rubber biotechnologists to mine gene information pertinent
to their research. In the Malaysian Rubber Board, genomics research
is utilizing the NRESTdb to investigate genes for proteins involved
in rubber biosynthesis and latex allergy.
NRESTdb is the result of a collaboration
between the Biotechnology Unit of the Malaysian Rubber Board and the
Malaysia Genome Institute since 2002. NRESTdb won a Gold Medal in
the Agriculture category at the Invention and Innovation Competition
2008. In this competition, only 15% of entries won Gold Medals. The
competition was organized by the Malaysia Association of Research
Scientists (MARS) as part of the Malaysia Technology Expo 2008 which
was held at Putra World Trade Centre from 21 - 23 February 2008.
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It's a GOLD for NRESTdb
