Connectivity Map
Knowledge Source Identification | |
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Knowledge source name | Connectivity Map |
Owner/Developer | Broad Institute |
Country | United States of America |
Languages | English |
URL | http://www.broadinstitute.org/cmap/ |
Contact email | questions@broadinstitute.org |
Description | The Connectivity Map (also known as cmap) is a collection of genome-wide transcriptional expression data from cultured human cells treated with bioactive small molecules and simple pattern-matching algorithms that together enable the discovery of functional connections between drugs, genes and diseases through the transitory feature of common gene-expression changes. |
Knowledge Source Category | |
Category | Information System |
Sub categories | Knowledge-base |
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
Dissemination channel | Website |
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Researchers |
Users access | User registration |
Knowledge Characterization | |
3Rs relevance | Replacement, Reduction |
Purpose | Documentation and information |
Technology/Tools | Non-testing methods (in silico), Omics |