Table 2

Comparison of the capabilities of gene identifier translation tools

Program
Implementation
Search Types
Batch
Translation path traceable in interactive (single-gene) mode?
Translation path traceable in batch(gene-list) mode?
Multiple input associations flagged?
Output in form suitable for automated processing?

MatchMiner
Command line, Web application
LookUp, Merge
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Source
Web application
LookUp
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, if "Show all Cluster Ids if Multiple Clusters" option selected
Yes
Genelynx
Web application
LookUp
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No

Bussey et al. Genome Biology 2003 4:R27   doi:10.1186/gb-2003-4-4-r27

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