Gene-based search tool

Your Favorite Gene (www.sigma.com/yfg) is a comprehensive, web-based search tool that matches genes of interest against thousands of Sigma-Aldrich research products. This flexible search engine matches 150,000 shRNAs, 725,000 siRNAs, 4000 antibodies, proteins and kits, and 1000 bioactive small molecules to specific genes of interest.

The site also provides integrated links to a variety of public databases such as the Compendia Bioscience, Human Protein Reference, NCBI Entrez Gene and Cytoscape.

Researchers can use a wide range of terms to search Your Favorite Gene including gene name, description, gene symbol and alternate symbols or aliases. Genes are further categorised by pathways and function, where researchers can refine or expand their searches based on those parameters to meet their needs.