Abstract
We have proposed an XML format, HUP-ML (Human Proteome Markup Language), for proteomics database to exchange proteome data among researchers and to accelerate their collaboration. HUP-ML data model is proteome-analysis-oriented so as to incorporate such information as sample source, details of sample preparation, 2-D gel electrophoresis images, spot identification, amino acid sequences, MS spectrum data, and so on. We have developed prototypes of HUP-ML Editor and web-based database system as a tool for creating HUP-ML documents and a platform for sharing HUP-ML documents, respectively.
