Xenbase is a database containing information about Xenopus laevis and Xenopus tropicalis, which are animals uses in biomedical research. The stated goals of the database are to enhance and support research that is being conducting using the aforementioned animals and also to generate unique data using the database system.
The database is free for users to access once they have registered on the website. They can gain access to the Xenbase search engines, where users can specifically search for genes, expressions, and anatomy of Xenopus. There is also a basic local alignment search tool (BLAST) that can be utilized for information such as Xenopus mRNA and proteins. There is also a linkage feature which shows users the connections between scientific articles and the genes mentioned in those articles. The website engages the community by receiving feedback from an advisory board, community meetings, and surveys. Users are also free to submit data to the website to be considered as an addition to the database.
