This server calculates the variability in each column of a multiple sequence alignment using the
Shannon entropy (H)
function. H values range from 0 (only one residue in present at that position) to 4.3 (all 20 residues are equally represented in
that position).
Sequence variability is then plotted against the selection of either
consensus sequence,
first sequence, or most
abundant sequence in the
alignment.
In addition, the server allows the user to set a Shannon Filter in order to search the alignment for sequence stretches with
variability (Shannon Entropy, H) under the set value. For more detailed information click
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