The Burkholderia Genome Database

As the genome sequences of multiple strains of a given bacterial species are obtained, more generalized bacterial genome databases may be complemented by databases that are focused on providing more information geared for a distinct bacterial phylogenetic group and its associated research community. The Burkholderia Genome Database represents a model for such a database, providing a powerful, user-friendly search and comparative analysis interface that contains features not found in other genome databases. It contains continually updated, curated and tracked information about Burkholderia cepacia complex genome annotations, plus other Burkholderia species genomes for comparison, providing a high-quality resource for its targeted cystic fibrosis research community.

当某一特定细菌物种的多株菌株基因组序列得以解析后，通用型细菌基因组数据库可通过聚焦特定细菌系统发育类群及其关联研究社群的专业数据库进行补充完善。伯克霍尔德菌基因组数据库（Burkholderia Genome Database）便是这类专业数据库的典范，其配备了功能强大、操作便捷的搜索与比较分析界面，具备其他基因组数据库所不具备的特色功能。该数据库收录了持续更新、经人工整理与追踪维护的洋葱伯克霍尔德菌复合体（Burkholderia cepacia complex）基因组注释信息，同时纳入其他伯克霍尔德菌物种的基因组序列以供比对分析，为专注于囊性纤维化研究的目标科研社群提供了高质量的研究资源。