[Biopython] how to validate fasta format
Peter
biopython at maubp.freeserve.co.uk
Tue Oct 27 12:36:52 UTC 2009
On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 12:03 PM, Yvan Strahm <yvan.strahm at bccs.uib.no> wrote:
> Yes by validating I mainly meant check for the correct alphabet in the Seq
> object but also the correct header's format. So I guess, I have to trust the
> user.... ;-)
The FASTA header is basically free format - almost anything is valid,
although some tools object to things like pipes and underscores.
You will need to test the data in terms of your own criteria.
Peter
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