[Bioperl-l] Accessing TRANSFAC matrices

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Stefan Kirov wrote:
> Finally, I believe TRANSFAC does not distribute the data files anymore. 
> However, if you find out this is not the case, please let me know.

They get distributed as Transfac 'Pro', for which you need a license 
(money).


> ong at embl.de wrote:
>> good day, i am trying to retrieve TRANSFAC matrices via TFBS Perl module, but
>> it happens that about 50 matrices are missing after M00359 do you have any idea?

What is meant by this? Missing from where? At the least, M00360 is 
accessible via the website (public database).


>> Also i wish to try using the Bio::Matrix::PSM::IO object, but can you advise how
>> do i get the matrix.dat which is a transfac file?

http://www.biobase-international.com/pages/index.php?id=174