GlycoPOST

GlycoPOST is a community repository for glycomics experimental data and metadata, designed to facilitate submission, curation, and reuse of glycomic data. It provides a centralized place to store raw data, processed results, and associated metadata from experiments involving glycans, glycoproteins, and related structures.

Data types held in GlycoPOST include mass spectrometry spectra and chromatograms, NMR data, glycan structures, glycosylation site mappings, experimental protocols, sample annotations, instrument settings, and links to publications. Submissions are accompanied by structured metadata using controlled vocabularies and ontologies to promote consistency and interoperability.

Metadata, standards, and interoperability are central to GlycoPOST. The repository aims to standardize metadata to enable cross-study comparisons and reproducibility. Metadata schemas capture study design, sample provenance, experimental conditions, data processing workflows, and data provenance. It interoperates with other glycoinformatics resources, including glycan structure registries and related databases.

Access and reuse policies are designed to support the research community. Data submitted to GlycoPOST are typically accessible to researchers, with datasets assigned persistent accession numbers to enable citation. Submissions may be released under open licenses to facilitate reuse, while respecting any applicable data restrictions.

Governance and status: GlycoPOST is developed by a community initiative within the glycoscience field and is overseen by a steering or advisory body. It aligns with FAIR data principles and provides ongoing documentation, user support, and updates to reflect evolving best practices in glycomics data management.

See also: related glycomics data resources and glycan structure registries.