Database searching

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002868",
  "term": "Database searching",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of comparing experimental analytical data, such as mass spectrometry fragmentation patterns or spectroscopic fingerprints, against a collection of known reference data stored in a database. This technique is used to identify unknown compounds, proteins, or nucleic acids by finding the best match between the experimental and theoretical data. It is a core component of many bioinformatics workflows.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "bioinformatics"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1154 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/database-searching/"
}