Uniprot Database
Access and query Dr. Shailesh's curated UniProt protein data for detailed information on sequences, functions, and modifications.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add drshailesh88-uniprot-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/drshailesh88-uniprot-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"drshailesh88-uniprot-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/drshailesh88-uniprot-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to the UniProt database, a comprehensive resource for protein information. It allows retrieval of data such as protein sequences, functional annotations, taxonomic classifications, and cross-references to other databases. The skill can be used to query specific proteins or explore broader aspects of proteomics research.
When to use it
- Researching a specific protein: Find detailed information about a particular protein’s function, structure, and interactions.
- Analyzing gene expression data: Correlate gene expression levels with known protein properties from UniProt.
- Identifying potential drug targets: Explore proteins involved in disease pathways using UniProt's annotations.
- Validating experimental results: Cross-reference newly discovered proteins or sequences against the established UniProt database.
Key capabilities
- Access to UniProt protein sequence data
- Retrieval of functional annotations for proteins
- Taxonomic classification information
- Cross-references to other databases
Example prompts
- "What is the function of the BRCA1 protein?"
- "Find all proteins involved in the MAPK signaling pathway."
- "Give me the sequence of human hemoglobin."
Tips & gotchas
The UniProt database is vast; be specific with your queries to narrow down results. Understanding basic bioinformatics terminology will improve the quality and relevance of the information retrieved.
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