Incorporation of new data and development of user management and feedback system in RINGS

RINGS (Resource for INformatics of Glycomes at Soka), available at http://rings.t.soka.ac.jp/, is the first web resource for analyzing glycan structures, implementing many advanced tools such as data mining and graph algorithm techniques. In order to perform analyses efficiently, structure data from KEGG[1] and GLYCOSCIENCES.de had been imported into RINGS. However, GlycomeDB[2] has been recently developed as a comprehensive glycan structure database integrating seven databases including KEGG and GLYCOSCIENCES.de. Thus, we have incorporated the GlycomeDB database into RINGS. In addition, lectin and glycan-related lipid information have also been added to the RINGS database. Moreover, until now, the results obtained from RINGS tools could not be stored as personal data. Therefore, we developed a user and data administration system, where users could register a username and password for their data, enabling personal data and analysis results to be securely stored in RINGS. Furthermore, we have also developed a new feedback system, whereby users can send bug reports and suggestions.