FlyAtlas 2 in 2022: enhancements to the Drosophila melanogaster expression atlas

Nucleic Acids Res. 2022 Jan 7;50(D1):D1010-D1015. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkab971.

Abstract

FlyAtlas 2 (flyatlas2.org) is a database and web application for studying the expression of the genes of Drosophila melanogaster in different tissues of adults and larvae. It is based on RNA-Seq data, and incorporates both genes encoding proteins and microRNAs. We have now completed the population of the database with 13 tissues from both male and female adults, five sex-specific tissues, and eight larval tissues. Larval garland cell nephrocytes have also been included. Major enhancements have been made to the application. First, a facility has been added for a 'Profile' search for genes with a similar pattern of tissue expression as a query gene. This may help establish the function of genes for which this is currently unknown. Second, a facility has been added dedicated to the larval midgut, where the difference in gene expression in the five regions of different pH can be explored. A variety of further improvements to the interface are described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Databases, Genetic*
  • Drosophila Proteins / classification
  • Drosophila Proteins / genetics
  • Drosophila melanogaster / classification
  • Drosophila melanogaster / genetics*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation / genetics*
  • Larva / genetics
  • Larva / growth & development
  • Male
  • MicroRNAs / classification
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • Software*

Substances

  • Drosophila Proteins
  • MicroRNAs