Table 3 Criteria used for pattern recognition with the PRATT program [28]
Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
C% | Pattern conservation | 95% (dog) 90% (rat) |
L | Maximum pattern length | 25 amino acids |
S | Research complexity | High (E = 0; dog) Medium (E = 1; rat) |
PN | Maximum number of pattern symbols | 25 |
PX | Maximum number of consecutive undetermined amino acids | 5 |
FN | Maximum number of flexible gaps | 2 |
FL | Maximum flexibility of a flexible wildcard | 3 |
FP | Maximum flexibility product | 10 |