Connectivity Map

Knowledge Source Identification
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