Search Sequences - Motif

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  1. Click My Files, and then select CAS Sequences.

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  2. On the CAS Sequences page, click the New Search button.

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  3. Click the Motif tab.

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  4. Import (.txt files only) or enter the query sequence. See Motif Sequence Searching - Symbols and Codes for tips in crafting your sequence.

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    Note:
    If importing a sequence, the .txt file's name replaces the auto-generated text in the Name field.

     

  5. Select the desired search options:

    • Sequence type

    • Combine Motif Results: This option is selected by default; produces a single, unified set of results with no child (derivative) queries.

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      Advanced Sequence Search offers options to focus the search by Query Coverage % and E-Value.

  6. Click the Run Search button. Note: If the imported or entered sequence is in an invalid format or contains invalid characters, an error message displays.

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You will then see your search is in progress; when complete, click the View Results button.

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