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Exploring the potential of public proteomics data
Author(s) -
Vaudel Marc,
Verheggen Kenneth,
Csordas Attila,
Ræder Helge,
Berven Frode S.,
Martens Lennart,
Vizcaíno Juan A.,
Barsnes Harald
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
proteomics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.26
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1615-9861
pISSN - 1615-9853
DOI - 10.1002/pmic.201500295
Subject(s) - proteomics , data science , transparency (behavior) , data sharing , computer science , reuse , engineering , biology , computer security , medicine , biochemistry , alternative medicine , pathology , gene , waste management
In a global effort for scientific transparency, it has become feasible and good practice to share experimental data supporting novel findings. Consequently, the amount of publicly available MS‐based proteomics data has grown substantially in recent years. With some notable exceptions, this extensive material has however largely been left untouched. The time has now come for the proteomics community to utilize this potential gold mine for new discoveries, and uncover its untapped potential. In this review, we provide a brief history of the sharing of proteomics data, showing ways in which publicly available proteomics data are already being (re‐)used, and outline potential future opportunities based on four different usage types: use, reuse, reprocess, and repurpose. We thus aim to assist the proteomics community in stepping up to the challenge, and to make the most of the rapidly increasing amount of public proteomics data.