The MetaDb's HOME page centralizes various practical functions such as data overview and data management, enabling users to easily grasp the overall status of the database and perform daily operations. The design of the "Home" button is intended to allow users to seamlessly return to the main interface from any page on the website, ensuring a smooth user experience.
The "Database and Tools" section of MetaDb provides users with an integrated environment rich in utilities for retrieving, analyzing, and managing data. It offers robust functionality for accessing a variety of tools and databases, including advanced search options, data visualization tools, batch downloaders, and data mining and analysis algorithms. This section is designed to empower researchers to efficiently explore the rich datasets within MetaDb and leverage them to support their studies and uncover new biomedical and molecular biology insights.
In the "Browse" section, the MetaDb includes data on three types of organic compounds: phenolics, terpenoids, and alkaloids. Each type of data serves as an entry point. When users click on a data type that interests them, they will encounter related tables of data on genes, pathways, compounds, and transcription factors. By clicking the "More" button, users can access more detailed information. In addition, users can search for specific content of interest by searching for gene names, compound names, and transcription factor names.
The "Help" section provides detailed instructions on website usage, serving as an online resource for users to address queries and seek clarifications.
Below the menu bar, a multi-select dropdown search box allows users to conveniently search for data of interest by keyword, including genes, compounds, pathways, and transcription factors.
The footer of the MetaDb page includes crucial institutional information, such as the affiliated school, laboratory, addresses, and citation format. Users can access the official websites of the school or laboratory by clicking on their respective names to obtain more detailed information and resources.