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Welcome to HepSEQ-Research
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This is a web-accessible,
quality-based, molecular, clinical and epidemiological database
for hepatitis B infection and provides a tool for the research community
or for those involved in hepatitis B case management.
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This database currently (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:51:35 +0100) has
1012 patient records and
1253 viral sequences. The quality of all submitted sequences is checked.
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Click here for more details on the current data.
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The tools provided:
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SeqMatch: search the database for matching sequences
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Genotyper: genotype HBV strains (based on HBV surface antigen genes)
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Gene Mutation: display the sequences that contain mutations in HBV coding regions
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Mutation Annotator: annotate sequences for mutation known to be associated with
anti-viral resistance
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Accessing the database
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To access the data, you are required to
register. Registration for academic use is free.
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The following policy documents govern access to the HepSEQ Database and the data stored within. It is advised that you read these documents prior to registration.
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If you have any questions about the database or the policies listed above, please
email the curators.
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This web database development is funded by the UK Department of Health,
curated and hosted by the
Health Protection Agency.
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