HPDB: Human Pigmentation Database

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About Human pigmentation database

Human Pigmentation Database (HPDB) is a unique database created for public use by researchers involved in pigmentation biology. It encompasses genes involved in pigmentation in humans. It includes information about genes and variants related to skin, hair, eye pigmentation in different populations and gives information about variants, gene location, amino acid change (if any), effect size etc.

Features of HPDB

  • Data is parsed, comprehensive and updated every six months.

  • It is open access.

  • It provides a single platform for all resources.

  • It provides a search engine and advanced search option in Catalogue Tab.

  • It is mapped to UNIPROT IDs.

Ideated by Genophen Lab,   BHU    &   Bioclues