Have you ever wondered where you can find information about the 5’ and 3’ UTRs (untranslated regions) for a list of yeast genes?
If you’re working with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and need UTR information, we have several solutions depending on your needs.
Option 1: Bulk Download Files for Large Datasets
If you’re analyzing multiple genes or need comprehensive UTR data, downloading our complete datasets is the most efficient approach.
Access the SGD Downloads site: http://sgd-archive.yeastgenome.org/sequence/S288C_reference/
Download these two files:
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5’ UTRs: http://sgd-archive.yeastgenome.org/sequence/S288C_reference/SGD_all_ORFs_5prime_UTRs.fsa.zip
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3’ UTRs: http://sgd-archive.yeastgenome.org/sequence/S288C_reference/SGD_all_ORFs_3prime_UTRs.fsa.zip
These files contain FASTA-formatted sequences for all annotated ORF UTRs in the yeast genome. Once you download and extract the files, you can easily parse the sequences to determine lengths for your genes of interest. README files with additional details are located in the same folder.
Option 2: Query Individual Genes or Gene Lists with AllianceMine
For looking up UTR data on individual genes or specific gene lists, use the Gene → UTRs template in AllianceMine:
https://www.alliancegenome.org/bluegenes/alliancemine/templates/Gene_UTRs
This tool allows you to input your genes of interest and retrieve UTR information in a structured, easy-to-use format.
Option 3: Browse UTRs Visually with JBrowse
If you prefer to explore UTR features in their genomic context, check out the UTR tracks in SGD’s JBrowse genome browser:
https://jbrowse.yeastgenome.org
The visual browser lets you see UTRs alongside other genomic features, making it ideal for examining individual loci or exploring chromosomal regions.
Have questions about yeast genomics data? Contact the SGD Helpdesk! We’re here to help you find the information you need for your research.