Is Swiss Prot a secondary database?

What type of database is SWISS-PROT?

SWISS-PROT is a curated protein sequence database which strives to provide a high level of annotations (such as the description of the function of a protein, structure of its domains, post-translational modifications, variants, etc.), a minimal level of redundancy and high level of integration with other databases.

Which are the secondary database?

A database that provides an alternative set of keys to access that data is called a secondary database. In a secondary database, the keys are your alternative (or secondary) index, and the data corresponds to a primary record's key.

Which is secondary protein database?

A protein secondary structure database (PSS) has been designed to correlate the Protein Sequence Database of the PIR-International with the atomic coordinates and bond connectivities database of the Protein Data Bank in the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

What is secondary database example?

Secondary databases store information such as conserved sequences, active site residues, and signature sequences. Protein Databank data is stored in secondary databases. Examples include: SCOP at Cambridge University.