PSIMEX · Proteomics Standards International Molecular Exchange - Systematic Capture of Published Molecular Interaction Data

The aim of the PSIMEx proposal is to systematically make published molecular interaction data computationally accessible. We plan to further develop the existing standard for molecular interactions developed by the HUPO Proteomics Standards Initiative, and to promote its implementation in the entire chain from experiment planning via data formatting and analysis to data representation in journal publications and public databases. Key aspects will be the dissemination of and user training on minimum requirements for publication of molecular interaction data; the further development of the PSI-MI standard for representation of data fulfilling these minimal requirements; the specification of efficient data deposition tools and data flow from data producers to public repositories as part of the publication process; implementation of international data exchange among databases; training and exchange of curation staff in the participating databases; and the definition of analysis tools for the efficient use of data following the PSI-MI standards.