WO2004046997A1 - 塩基配列関連情報を用いた情報処理システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an information processing system for providing information via a communication network, for example.
- genomic nucleotide sequences of various organisms including humans are being rapidly determined, and genomic nucleotide sequence information is accumulated in various databases.
- genomic nucleotide sequence information is accumulated in various databases.
- Internet for example,
- a system is being constructed that allows various research institutions and researchers to use genomic base sequence information stored in the database through information and communication networks such as computers.
- genomic drug discovery research and genetic information analysis are being actively conducted using such base sequences contained in genomic base sequence information.
- differences in nucleotide sequences between individuals are defined as polymorphisms in which a given base difference exists at a frequency of 1% or more in an individual species, and a given base difference of less than 1% in an individual species. It means variation.
- polymorphisms include single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP; Single Nucleotide Polymorphism), which is a single base difference between individuals, and one to several tens of bases (sometimes several thousand bases) are deleted or deleted.
- VNTR Very Number of Tandem Repeat
- microsatellite polymorphism peerated sequence of about 2 to 4 bases in which the number of insertion / deletion polymorphisms inserted and the number of repetitions of a sequence consisting of 2 to several tens of bases as one unit are different Is known.
- Such polymorphism may affect the amino acid sequence of a protein between individuals, the expression efficiency of a given gene between individuals, and the like. Due to such effects, it is known that, for example, the susceptibility to a predetermined disease differs among individuals, and the susceptibility to a predetermined drug differs between individuals.
- the present invention provides a system for providing useful semantic information and / or information related to the semantic information to each individual by effectively utilizing differences in base sequence information between individuals.
- the purpose is to build.
- the information processing method relating to a base sequence comprises, after receiving base sequence-related information about a predetermined individual, receiving the base sequence from a storage device having a base sequence-related information group for each individual.
- This is a method of specifying a base sequence related information group including base sequence related information that is consistent with the related information.
- the individual to which the received base sequence-related information belongs can also be specified by specifying the base sequence-related information group.
- the information processing method relating to a base sequence includes receiving individual related information relating to a predetermined individual, storing the identified base sequence related information group or individual in association with the received individual related information, and storing the information.
- the individual-related information can be associated with a base sequence-related information group relating to the individual.
- the method includes receiving base sequence-related information on a predetermined individual, and performing base sequence-related information including base sequence-related information that is consistent with the received base sequence-related information.
- the identification of the information group can be repeated until the unique nucleotide sequence-related information group is identified.
- the information processing method relating to the base sequence comprises: constructing a database that associates the base sequence-related information group and the individual-related information relating to the predetermined individual by receiving the individual-related information regarding the predetermined individual. You can also.
- the information processing method relating to the base sequence is characterized in that the base sequence-related information is obtained by statistically processing a plurality of individual-related information relating to a plurality of individuals and a base sequence-related information group relating to a plurality of individuals included in the database. And / or information related to the semantic information can be created.
- the base sequence-related information group to be used may or may not be included in the database.
- semantic information and / or information related to the semantic information may be created by further statistically processing using a result of the statistical processing and a plurality of individual-related information regarding a plurality of individuals.
- the information processing method relating to the base sequence includes receiving the semantic information meaning the created base sequence related information and / or the information related to the semantic information, and receiving the received semantic information and / or the semantic information Using the information related to the information, it is also possible to construct the storage content of the storage device for providing the semantic information according to the request information of the goods and / or services and / or the information related to the semantic information. .
- the information processing method for a base sequence according to the present invention can be realized as a program that causes a computer including hardware such as a control device, a transmission / reception device, and a storage device to execute each step. Further, the information processing method for a base sequence according to the present invention can be realized as a recording medium in which a program that causes a computer including hardware such as a control device, a transmission / reception device, and a storage device to execute each step is recorded. Further, the information processing method relating to the base sequence according to the present invention can be realized as an information processing device including hardware such as a control device, a transmission / reception device, and a storage device that execute each step.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of an information processing system to which the present invention is applied.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a shared computer.
- FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an example of data recorded in the main DB.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a computer for statistical analysis.
- FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing an example of data recorded in the genome-related information DB.
- FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of data recorded in the individual-related information DB.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a personal computer.
- FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of data recorded on a genome-related information recording medium.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process performed by a statistical analysis computer and a personal computer in an information processing system that links individual-related information with genome-related information.
- FIG. 10 is a plane image shown as an example of the individual-related information collection screen.
- FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing an example of data obtained by calculating the appearance frequency of each polymorphism pattern at a polymorphism address from all the data of the genome-related information DB.
- FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram showing an example of data obtained by calculating the appearance frequency of each polymorphism pattern for each polymorphism address for the individual-related information using the genome-related information DB and the individual-related information DB.
- FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram showing an example of data obtained by calculating a ratio value of each polymorphism pattern for each polymorphism address in the individual-related information from the data shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
- FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram showing an example of data obtained by calculating relative values of each polymorphism pattern for each polymorphism address for the individual-related information from the data shown in FIG.
- FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing performed by the shared computer and the personal computer in the system for providing the morbidity of a predetermined disease.
- FIG. 16 is a continuation of FIG. 15 and is a flowchart showing processing on a shared computer and a personal computer in a system for providing a morbidity to a predetermined disease.
- FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing another process performed by the shared computer and the personal computer in the system for providing the morbidity of a predetermined disease.
- FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing still another process performed by the shared computer and the personal computer in the system for providing the morbidity of a predetermined disease. Explanation of reference numerals
- the information processing system is a system that creates semantic information, such as morbidity, provided to users from information on individuals (hereinafter, individual-related information).
- the information processing system includes a communication network 1 such as the Internet, a shared computer 2 connected to the communication network 1, and at least one personal computer connected to the communication network 1. 3 and a statistical analysis computer ST connected to the communication network 1 to enable data communication between the shared computer 2, the personal computer 3 and the statistical analysis computer ST via the communication network 1. I have.
- the shared computer 2 includes, as shown in FIG. 2, a CPU 4 for controlling all operations of the shared computer 2, an input device 5 such as a keyboard and a mouse for inputting information and an instruction to execute a program, and a display device.
- Display device 6 a memory 7 for storing temporary information and non-rewritable information, etc., a database 8 for storing various data, and predetermined information for the memory 7 and the database 8.
- a transmitting / receiving device 17 for transmitting / receiving information to / from the personal computer 3 via the communication network 1.
- the memory 7 in the shared computer 2 includes a memory section A 10 and a memory section B 11 for recording different types of information, respectively, and a screen memory 1 for recording image data to be displayed on, for example, a personal computer 3 or a display device 6. 2 and a processing program 13 for operating the present system.
- the shared computer includes a memory section A 10 and a memory section B 11 for recording different types of information, respectively, and a screen memory 1 for recording image data to be displayed on, for example, a personal computer 3 or a display device 6. 2 and a processing program 13 for operating the present system.
- the shared computer includes a memory section A 10 and a memory section B 11 for recording different types of information, respectively, and a screen memory 1 for recording image data to be displayed on, for example, a personal computer 3 or a display device 6. 2 and a processing program 13 for operating the present system.
- the shared computer includes a memory section A 10 and a memory section B 11 for recording different types of information, respectively, and a screen memory 1 for recording image data to be displayed
- the screen memory 12 and the processing program 13 are not stored in the internal memory 7 but are stored in an external storage device (not shown) connected to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1. It may be.
- the database 8 (storage device) in the shared computer 2 stores the polymorphism address and polymorphism Main DB 14 in which turn and semantic information is recorded, DB-A 15 for storing information recorded in memory A 10, and storage for storing information recorded in memory B 11 DB-B16.
- the main DB 14 records the polymorphism address, a plurality of polymorphism patterns that can be taken at the polymorphism address, and semantic information that means each of the plurality of polymorphism patterns. Have been. Further, the main DB 14 may record semantic information indicating a combination (for example, haplotype) of a polymorphism pattern at a plurality of polymorphism addresses.
- polymorphism address means at least the position where the polymorphism exists in the nucleotide sequence.
- polymorphism generally includes, for example, so-called SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism; RFLP (restriction fragment length or polymorphism) VNTR (variable number of tandem repeat), microsatellite, etc.
- SNP single nucleotide polymorphism
- RFLP restriction fragment length or polymorphism
- VNTR variable number of tandem repeat
- microsatellite etc.
- the term “polymorphism” used herein is not limited to these, but also includes bases that occur at a frequency of less than 1% in an individual species and changes (variations) in the base sequence.
- polymorphism address refers to a change in a base sequence that indicates a change in a base sequence or a base sequence that occurs only at a frequency of less than 1% in an individual species.
- a combination indicates a position indicating a polymorphism, etc.
- the polymorphism address is not particularly limited, but includes, for example, a chromosome number, a symbol indicating a gene having the polymorphism, and the gene It can be expressed by a combination of a numerical value indicating the location of the polymorphism in the gene, or a combination of a symbol indicating the gene in which the polymorphism exists and a numerical value indicating the location of the polymorphism in the gene.
- polymorphism address may be a polymorphism-specific notation assigned to each polymorphism.
- polymorphism address is located in the nucleotide sequence Is not shown directly, but the position can be known indirectly based on the polymorphism-specific notation, so "polymorphism address" is meant to include the polymorphism-specific notation.
- Polymorphism pattern is information on a base sequence that differs between individuals, and includes at least a base or base sequence pattern in a polymorphism. Further, “polymorphism pattern” is meant to include not only polymorphism but also patterns of nucleotides and nucleotide sequences which are present only at a frequency of less than 1% in an individual species.
- polymorphism pattern may indicate a heterozygote or homozygote on a homologous chromosome.
- the “polymorphism pattern” can be represented by any of “AA”, “GG” and “AG”.
- the “polymorphism pattern” does not directly represent a pattern that can be taken at a predetermined polymorphism address, but may be an indirect representation.
- the “polymorphism pattern” is, for example, “allele 1” when taking “A” at a polymorphism address known to take A or G, and “allele 2” when taking “G”. It may be written. Also, when the “polymorphism pattern” can be represented by any of “AA”, “GG” and “AG” as described above, for example, when it can be represented by “AA”, it can be represented by “HI” or “GG”. When it can be expressed by “i3” or “AG”, it may be expressed by “ ⁇ /”.
- polymorphism pattern is numerical values that indicate “repetition count” when the polymorphism is microsatellite, and “present / absent” when the polymorphism is deletion type. It may be indicated by a symbol.
- the “polymorphism pattern” at each polymorphism address may be described as, for example, “polymorphism 1”, “polymorphism 2”, “polymorphism 3”, etc., according to a predetermined rule or agreement.
- “polymorphism 1”, “polymorphism 2”, and “polymorphism 3” can be described in descending order of the possible frequency of “polymorphism pattern”. In this case, for example, each “polymorphism 1” at each polymorphism address does not necessarily represent the same content.
- polymorphism 1 at one polymorphism address represents “ ⁇ ⁇ ”, which is most likely to occur, and another polymorphism address “polymorphism 1” is “GG”, which is most likely. Will be represented.
- a method of expressing “polymorphism pattern” by any one of “polymorphism 1”, “polymorphism 2”, “polymorphism 3 j”, etc. is used.
- the polymorphism pattern can be encrypted or unencrypted, where “semantic information” is information associated with the “polymorphism pattern”, for example, Means various information resulting from differences in ⁇ polymorphism patterns '', such as responsiveness to drugs, side effects to drugs, risks for diseases and disorders, constitutional / characteristics, lifestyle advice based on constitutional / characteristics, protein interaction, etc. .
- “semantic information” various information resulting from the difference of “polymorphism pattern” The information may be directly represented, or may be represented indirectly using a symbol or the like that means the information.
- “Semantic information” is information of a type that is increased and corrected as the research on genomes and genes progresses, and it is preferable to always purging up. In other words, “semantic information” increases and decreases the amount of storage by updating the database using the results of genomic and gene research, and becomes more accurate.
- Information that is not directly related to “polymorphism pattern” but is further derived from “semantic information” is “information related to semantic information”. If the “semantic information” is “risk for disease”, when the risk exceeds a certain level, for example, a specific “medical examination item” is derived. This specific “medical examination item” is “information related to semantic information”.
- the semantic information is, as shown in FIG. 3, at least in the main DB 14 as “annotation information for the polymorphism pattern” associated with the predetermined “polymorphism address” and “polymorphism pattern”. Has been recorded.
- the semantic information is associated with “polymorphism classification” and “classification (disease name)” corresponding to a predetermined “polymorphism address”. That is, when the predetermined “polymorphism address” is the predetermined “polymorphism pattern”, it is possible to obtain annotation information (semantic information) indicating the type of the disease name and the likelihood of illness for the disease.
- semantic information can be associated with each polymorphism pattern combination (eg, haplotype) corresponding to multiple polymorphism addresses.
- annotation information indicating different morbidity for a given disease
- semantic information can be associated.
- a plurality of polymorphism addresses are a combination of a predetermined polymorphism pattern, it is possible to obtain annotation information (semantic information) indicating the possibility of morbidity for a predetermined disease.
- the semantic information can also be associated with a "disclosure level" determined according to a predetermined standard.
- the criteria for determining the "disclosure level” are to take into account semantic information, that is, the unexpected disadvantage to individuals by disclosing the likelihood of categorization (disease name). Can be determined.
- the public computer 2 does not disclose semantic information that is not appropriate to the public in view of the law, regulations, own standards of conduct, contracts with users, etc. Decide Can be specified.
- the system does not disclose to the user the annotation information that indicates the likelihood of morbidity that is associated with the “disclosure level,” which means that disclosure is not possible.
- the user is permitted to disclose semantic information related to the specified “public level” through informed consent, etc., and the meaning that the specified “public level” is associated with the user A system that publishes information may be used.
- the “disclosure level” can be set as three or more stages such as “1, 2, 3,...” Or “a, b, c,.
- the level can be set according to the type of user, such as the age, qualifications of the user, and whether or not there is a contract with the user, etc. on the shared computer 2.
- the specified disclosure is provided by informed consent, etc.
- the user may also select the level of disclosure so that only annotation information indicating the likelihood associated with the level above (or below) the level of disclosure is provided to the user.
- the storage DB-B16 for example, data such as base sequence-related information which is genetic information of a requester who uses the present system can be recorded. Further, the storage DB-A 15 can record data such as information for identifying a requester who uses the system. In this way, by recording the genetic information of the individual and the information identifying the individual separately in the DB-A 15 for storage and the DB-B 16 for storage, the genetic information of the requester and the request It becomes difficult to associate with the data that identifies the person.
- the shared computer 2 is not limited to the one having the database 8 therein, and may have an external database (not shown) connected to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1.
- the shared computer 2 may have a plurality of databases 8 therein, or may have an internal database 8 and an external database connected to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1. You can.
- the prayer computer ST is used for the statistical analysis computer.
- CPU 30 that controls all ST operations, and information and program execution instructions can be input.
- Input device 31 such as a keyboard and a mouse
- a display device 32 such as a display device
- a memory 33 for storing temporary information, rewritable information and non-rewritable information, and various data.
- the database 34 storing the data
- the recording device 35 for writing predetermined information to the memory 33 and the database 34.
- a transmission / reception device 36 for transmitting / receiving information between them.
- a memory 33 in the statistical analysis computer ST includes a memory section 37 for temporarily recording a polymorphism pattern and the like sent from the personal computer 3 and for recording a statistical analysis result and the like. 3 and a shared computer 2 and a display device 3 2 A screen memory 3 8 that records image data to be displayed on the system 2, and this system is operated to provide “individual-related information” for multiple individuals (individuals) and for multiple individuals (individuals).
- a processing program 39 for creating semantic information such as annotation information indicating the likelihood of illness for a predetermined disease is recorded.
- “genome-related information” regarding a plurality of individuals (individuals) and “individual-related information” regarding a plurality of individuals (individuals) are accumulated, and then the “genome-related information” is collected.
- “genome-related information” is collected.
- “individual-related information” is collected.
- “individual-related information” is collected.
- “individual-related information” is collected.
- annotation information semantic information
- the statistical analysis computer ST does not have the processing program 39 or the memory section 37 in the internal memory 33, but has an external storage device connected to the statistical analysis computer ST via the communication network 1. (Not shown).
- individual-related information refers to all information about a given individual, such as the nature, psychological state, constitution, physical condition, health state, medical history, lifestyle, behavior / thinking pattern, habits and preferences of the individual. included.
- the individual-related information may be information obtained from an individual (individual) such as a user answering a prepared question or the like. Include information obtained by undergoing the inspection.
- the “genome-related information” is a group of data (base sequence-related information group) in which a plurality of “polymorphism patterns” relating to a predetermined individual are each associated with a predetermined “polymorphism address”.
- the database 34 (storage device) in the computer for statistical analysis ST It has a “genome-related information DB 40” (shown in Fig. 5) that records “genome-related information” for each individual (individual). It is desirable that the “genome-related information” recorded in the “genome-related information DB 40” be anonymized so as not to be directly linked to information that specifies an individual (individual).
- the database 34 has “individual-related information DB 41” (shown in FIG. 6) in which “individual-related information” received from the personal computer 3 is recorded for each individual (individual). It is desirable that the “individual-related information” recorded in the “individual-related information DB 41” be anonymized so as not to be directly linked to information that specifies an individual (individual).
- the computer ST for statistical analysis is not limited to the one having the database 34 therein, and may be connected to an external database (not shown) connected to the computer ST for statistical analysis via the communication network 1. It may be accessed.
- the personal computer 3 includes, as shown in FIG. 7, a CPU 20 for controlling all operations of the personal computer 3, and an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse for inputting information and an instruction to execute a program. 21; a display device 22 such as a display device; a memory 23 in which temporary information and rewritable information are recorded; a reading device 25 that reads data from a genome-related information recording medium 24; The transmission / reception device 29 transmits / receives information to / from the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1.
- the personal computer 3 is not limited to a normal computer, and may be in any form, such as a mobile phone, a personal mobile terminal, and other mobile communication devices.
- the memory 23 in the personal computer 3 has a memory unit 26 for recording information and the like from the genome-related information recording medium 24, and stores a processing program 27 for operating the information processing system. .
- the genome-related information recording medium 24 stores genome-related information 28 of an individual.
- Examples of the genome-related information recording medium 24 include a magnetic recording medium such as a magnetic disk and a magnetic card, an optical recording medium to which a magneto-optical recording method and a phase change recording method are applied, a semiconductor memory, and the like. Can be.
- the genome-related information recording medium 24 may be in any form such as a card, a disk, a stick, a tape, or a drum.
- this genome-related information recording medium 24 is a single individual (individual). It may be a record of the genome-related information 28, or may be a record of a plurality of genome-related information 28 for a plurality of individuals (individuals).
- the genome-related information 28 contained in the genome-related information recording medium 24 is at least a “polymorphism address” and a “polymorphism pattern” at a predetermined polymorphism address obtained as a result of analyzing the base sequence of an individual (individual). Means.
- the genome-related information 28 may include various kinds of information such as a history of the disease, characteristics, medical record information, and a result of a health check.
- the genome-related information recording medium 24 as the genome-related information 28, for example, as shown in FIG.
- Genomic 8 an individual number “Gno.” (Genamper) unique to the genome-related information 28 Record personal information such as date and time, record polymorphism address and polymorphism pattern as data II, record an existing disease as data III, record characteristics as data IV, record medical record information as data V . That is, the genome-related information 28 is composed of data I, data II, data III, data IV, and data V. Data I and Data II contain essential information, while Data III, Data IV and Data V consist of additional information.
- the “polymorphism address” corresponding to the position on the nucleotide sequence and the “polymorphism pattern” at the polymorphism address are linked and recorded. Further, in the data II, additional information at a predetermined polymorphism address may be recorded as a “comment” by linking to the “polymorphism address”. In addition, the data II may record the entire base sequence of a predetermined individual. Even when the entire base sequence is recorded in Data II, “Polymorphism address” and “Polymorphism pattern” are included in Data II.
- the personal computer 3 and the genome-related information recording medium 24 are not limited to the configurations as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, respectively.
- the genome-related information recording medium may be a memory having a processing program.
- the personal computer can operate according to the processing program recorded in a part of the memory of the genome-related information recording medium.
- the processing program 39 stored in the memory 33 of the ST and the processing program 27 recorded in the memory 23 of the personal computer 3 are, for example, flow charts as shown in FIG.
- the information processing operation is performed according to the protocol.
- steps described as “(to)” mean processing in the statistical analysis computer ST
- steps described as “()” mean processing in the personal computer 3. I have.
- each individual possessing the genome-related information recording medium 24 accesses the statistical analysis computer ST via the communication network 1 using the personal computer 3 to obtain information on each individual (individual).
- This is a system that registers “individual-related information” in the “individual-related information DB 41” of the statistical analysis computer ST in association with the genome-related information in the “genome-related information DB 40”.
- This information processing system is a system in which each individual accesses the genome-related information recording medium 24 using the genome-related information recording medium 24 on which the genome-related information 28 of a plurality of persons is recorded. Is also good.
- step 1 the requester accesses the computer ST for statistical analysis via the communication network 1 and registers the individual-related information in the computer ST for statistical analysis. Indication of intention.
- the intention display may be performed by accessing the homepage provided by the statistical analysis combinator ST, or the intention display may be performed by accessing the statistical analysis computer ST using e-mail or the like. May be performed.
- the requester registers its own individual-related information is described.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the requester may register the individual-related information regarding an individual (individual) other than his / her own. it can.
- the statistical analysis computer ST reads “individual-related information collection information” as shown in FIG. 10 from the screen memory 38 in step 2 (S 2). Is read out and displayed on the display device 22 of the personal computer 3.
- the individual-related information collection screen may be displayed while the personal computer 3 accesses the web page provided by the statistical analysis computer ST, or the individual-related information collection screen transmitted to the personal computer 3 may be displayed. It may be displayed on the display device 22 of the personal computer 3 based on the screen data.
- step 3 the personal computer 3 inputs the individual-related information of the requester according to the individual-related information collection screen.
- the requester answers the questions displayed on the individual-related information collection screen, and Enter your answer.
- the requester may input the answer to the question displayed on the individual-related information collection screen on an answer screen different from the individual-related information collection screen.
- information obtained by a user (requester) or the like undergoing a test at a medical institution or a testing institution may be input as individual-related information.
- Step 4 the personal computer 3 transmits a response (individual-related information) to the question displayed on the individual-related information collection screen to the statistical analysis computer ST.
- the response to the question is transmitted to the statistical analysis computer ST by transmitting the individual-related information collection screen data to which the answer is input or the screen data for the answer to which the answer is input via the communication network 1. Can be sent.
- information obtained by the user (requester) or the like undergoing a test at a medical institution or a testing institution can be transmitted to the statistical computer ST as individual-related information. .
- the statistical analysis computer ST transmits a plurality of polymorphism addresses to the personal computer 3 in step 5 (S 5).
- the plurality of polymorphism addresses transmitted in step 5 may be the default polymorphism addresses or may be randomly selected polymorphism addresses! / ,.
- the personal computer 3 drives the reader 25 in step 6 (S6) to store it in the genome-related information recording medium 24. to access.
- step 7 (S7) the personal computer 3 reads out a corresponding polymorphism pattern for each of the plurality of polymorphism addresses received from the statistical analysis computer ST.
- step 8 (S8) the personal computer 3 associates the polymorphism pattern read out in step 7 with the corresponding polymorphism address and transmits it to the statistical analysis computer ST. That is, in step 8, for each of the plurality of polymorphism addresses received from the statistical analysis computer ST, the corresponding polymorphism pattern is transmitted in association with each other. Note that in Step 8
- the polymorphism address transmitted by the statistical analysis computer ST in step 5 is received by the personal computer 3, and the polymorphism corresponding to the received polymorphism address is received.
- the personal computer 3 transmits the pattern to the statistical analysis computer ST.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the personal computer 3 transmits the “individual-related information” to the statistical analysis computer ST, and also determines the predetermined polymorphism address and the number corresponding to the polymorphism address.
- the pattern pattern may be spontaneously transmitted to the statistical analysis computer ST.
- steps 5 to 8 described above are not performed, and after step 4, steps 9 and following are performed in the same manner.
- step 9 After receiving the polymorphism address and the polymorphism pattern from the personal computer 3, the statistical analysis computer ST accesses the genome-related information DB 40 in step 9 (S9).
- the statistical analysis computer ST if the statistical analysis computer ST does not have the genome-related information DB 40 and the external institution has the genome-related information DB 40, the external institution is connected via the communication network 1. Access the genome-related information DB 40 of the database.
- step 10 the statistical analysis computer ST searches the genome-related information DB 40 based on a combination of a plurality of polymorphism addresses and polymorphism patterns received from the personal computer 3. Then, from the genome-related information stored in the genome-related information DB 40, the genome-related information on the individual (individual) having the combination of the received polymorphism addresses and polymorphism patterns is specified.
- the requester an individual related to the “individual-related information” transmitted by the requester
- the requester is selected from a plurality of genome-related information about a plurality of individuals (individuals) registered in the genome-related information DB 40. (Individual)) Identify genome related information.
- a “rearrangement number” may be assigned to genome-related information on the specified requester, that is, an individual (individual).
- the genome-related information DB4 may be assigned to genome-related information on the specified requester, that is, an individual (individual).
- An “arrangement number” assigned in advance to genome-related information on an individual (individual) registered in 0 may be extracted.
- step 11 (S11) In step 11 (S11),
- Step 10 Associate the genome-related information about the requester (the individual (individual) related to the “individual-related information” transmitted by the requester) identified with 10 with the individual-related information received from the personal computer 3. Specifically, the requester identified in Step 10 (the requester Was added to genome-related information on individuals (individuals) related to "individual-related information”.
- step 10 if the statistical analysis computer ST has the genome-related information DB 40, the requester (the “individual-related information” transmitted by the requester) stored in the genome-related information DB 40.
- the individual-related information received from the personal computer 3 may be directly associated with the genome-related information on the related individual (individual) and stored.
- the statistical analysis computer ST has individual-related information on a plurality of individuals (individuals).
- the computer for statistical analysis ST can create a database in which genome-related information on a plurality of individuals is stored in association with the individual-related information.
- the genome-related information previously anonymized and recorded in the “genome-related information DB 40” of the statistical analysis computer S was anonymized later. Even when the individual-related information is transmitted to the statistical analysis computer ST, the genome-related information and the individual-related information can be linked.
- the computer ST for statistical analysis receives a polymorphism pattern from the personal computer 3 for the plurality of polymorphism addresses transmitted in step 5, Related Information
- genomic related information on the requester (individual (individual) related to the “individual related information” transmitted by the requester) is specified.
- the present information processing system is not limited to this method when identifying genomic-related information regarding a requester (an individual (individual) related to the “individual-related information” transmitted by the requester).
- the combination of the “polymorphism pattern” and the “polymorphism pattern” may be sequentially transmitted from the personal computer 3 to the statistical analysis computer ST, and the statistical analysis computer ST may specify the requester.
- the combination of the predetermined “polymorphism address” and the “polymorphism pattern” may be sequentially and voluntarily transmitted from the personal computer 3 to the statistical analysis computer ST.
- the ST sequentially requests the personal computer 3 to submit a “polymorphism pattern” corresponding to the predetermined “polymorphism address”, and the personal computer 3 changes the “polymorphism pattern” corresponding to the request to “ It may be transmitted sequentially in association with the “polymorphism address”.
- the computer for statistical analysis ST receives the combination of one or more “polymorphism addresses” and “polymorphism patterns” concerning the requester, and receives the received “polymorphism addresses” and “polymorphism patterns”.
- the predetermined information included in the genome-related information DB 40 can be obtained.
- Requester of genome-related information on an individual (individual) Genome-related information on an individual (individual) related to the "individual-related information" sent by the requester Can be specified as
- the statistical analysis computer ST uses the individual-related information DB 41, which stores a plurality of individual-related information about a plurality of individuals in association with the genomic-related information included in the genome-related information DB 40, and stores the plurality of individual-related information.
- the individual-related information DB 41 stores a plurality of individual-related information about a plurality of individuals in association with the genomic-related information included in the genome-related information DB 40, and stores the plurality of individual-related information.
- the statistical process means a process to which a method known as a genetic statistical method is applied, and can be performed by applying various conventionally known programs and algorithms.
- the individual-related information DB 41 for example, “Preference a (eg: I prefer blue to red)” (with “ ⁇ ” in the result column) . ”Is extracted, and the“ rearrangement No. ”extracted above is searched from the genome-related information 40, and among the searched data, for each polymorphism address, the number that can be taken at the polymorphism address is determined. Calculate the appearance frequency of each pattern. For example, as shown in Fig. 12, the calculation result is a matrix in which polymorphism addresses are arranged in the row direction for each individual-related information (for each "preference"), and the occurrence frequency of each polymorphism pattern is arranged in the column direction. It is expressed as In addition, in FIG. 12, when “preference a” is applicable, the appearance frequency of the polymorphism pattern “polymorphism 1” at the polymorphism address “000001” is 45 out of 50 people.
- Preference a eg: I prefer blue to red
- the occurrence frequency of the polymorphism pattern “polymorphism 1” at the polymorphism address “000001” in the case of “preference a” is as follows.
- the value of 45 people, which is represented as 45 out of 50 people, is the result of the frequency of appearance shown in Fig. 11.
- the frequency of occurrence of the polymorphism pattern “polymorphism 1” at the polymorphism address “000001” in all attached data) is the relative value (90%) obtained by dividing by 50 out of 50 out of 100 individuals. Obtain as a value.
- the result is expressed as a matrix which indicates the polymorphism addresses in the row direction for each individual-related information and the ratio values for each polymorphism pattern in the column direction.
- an external organization other than the statistical analysis computer ST calculated (statistically processed) For each polymorphism address, data indicating the appearance frequency of each of the possible polymorphism patterns at the polymorphism address or original data for calculating the appearance frequency may be used.
- the individuals related to the genome-related information based on which the external organization obtains the appearance frequency are included. May not be included.
- a relative value of each polymorphism pattern that can be taken at the polymorphism address is calculated.
- the ratio value of the polymorphism pattern “polymorphism 1” of the polymorphism address “000001” is 90%
- the polymorphism pattern “ The percentage value for “polymorphism 2” is 12 °.
- the percentage value for polymorphism pattern “polymorphism 3” is expressed as 8%, but the polymorphism pattern showing the smallest percentage value
- the polymorphism addresses are arranged in the row direction for each individual-related information, and the relative values for each polymorphism pattern are arranged in the column direction.
- magnification (relative value) should show a value close to 1.0 in any of “polymorphism 1”, “polymorphism 2”, and “polymorphism 3”. is there. It is statistically known that this tendency becomes more pronounced as the parameter used to calculate the frequency of appearance shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 increases.
- the difference between the polymorphism patterns at the polymorphism address indicating the relative value and the predetermined individual-related information Or not) is determined to be related.
- the magnification relative value
- a polymorphism address indicating the magnification and the magnification are extracted and output.
- the threshold value can be calculated statistically, for example, after overviewing all the relative values in the case of the predetermined individual-related information shown in FIG.
- the predetermined individual-related information May be determined to be relevant (whether or not).
- the difference in the polymorphism pattern at the polymorphism address indicating the extracted magnification is larger than the predetermined individual-related information (whether or not the polymorphism pattern is applicable). It can be assumed that they are strongly related. That is, it is presumed that the predetermined individual-related information has a strong (inherited or not) innate (genetic) factor.
- the results shown in Fig. 14 are obtained from the frequencies of appearance shown in Figs. 11 and 12, and processing is performed until the judgment is derived from the results. ) It is possible to examine whether or not individual-related information that was considered to have a low association with effects is also affected by genetic effects. In other words, by using various types of individual-related information obtained from individuals (individuals), it is possible to determine the relationship between inheritance (genetic) effects and genetics of individuals, which have been considered to be rarely related to congenital (genetic) effects. Relevance can be estimated. Also, the process from obtaining the results shown in Fig. 14 from the appearance frequencies shown in Figs. 11 and 12 and deriving a judgment from the results does not correspond to the specified individual-related information (attribute).
- the calculated frequency of occurrence for each polymorphism pattern is assumed to be the parameter (Fig. 11), so it is necessary to quantitatively express how much genetic information has affected the individual-related information (attributes).
- a group corresponding to the individual-related information (attribute) is compared with a group that does not correspond to the individual-related information (attribute). It is difficult to indicate the degree of genetic effect when the genetic effect seems to be relatively small.
- individual-related information (attributes) such as a person's personality, it is necessary to determine whether or not the individual's desire to be safe is the cause of the individual-related information (attributes). This is because the parameters themselves are difficult, and the parameters may contain errors, making accurate comparisons difficult.
- the statistical analysis computer ST uses the polymorphism address extracted from the results shown in Fig. 14 and the magnification and / or the original numerical value extracted together with the polymorphism address to obtain a predetermined individual-related It is possible to obtain the knowledge that the correlation between the information and the predetermined polymorphism address and the difference in the influence on the predetermined individual-related information depending on the type of the polymorphism pattern. Then, the statistical analysis computer ST uses the obtained knowledge to provide semantic information and / or
- Information related to the semantic information can be created.
- “magnification” extracted from the results shown in FIG. 14 can be used as it is as semantic information.
- the computer ST for statistical analysis uses the calculation result of the magnification (relative value) shown in FIG. 14 and / or the semantic information and Z created based on the knowledge derived from the calculation result shown in FIG.
- a database hereinafter referred to as a reference DB in which information related to the semantic information is sequentially recorded can be constructed.
- the association between the predetermined property and another property means that the probability that an individual exhibiting the predetermined property exhibits the other property is a predetermined value, for example, 80% or more.
- the relevancy can be derived, for example, from the results of a questionnaire that includes predetermined properties and other properties. For example, if more than 80% of respondents who answered that they have a certain property have more than 80% of respondents, there is a relationship between the given property and another property. Can be considered.
- the statistical analysis computer ST can provide the shared computer 2 with the created semantic information and / or information related to the semantic information.
- the shared computer 2 is based on the semantic information provided from the statistical analysis computer ST.
- the statistical analysis computer ST successively records the semantic information created as described above and / or information related to the semantic information and constructs a “reference DB”, and stores the “reference DB”. By using it as the main DB 14, it can operate as a shared computer 2 itself.
- the shared computer 2 can provide the user with semantic information such as the possibility of illness of a predetermined disease by using the constructed main DB 14 as follows.
- the shared computer 2 sets the morbidity as a "request for goods and / or services", for example, when the user requests that the person be told about his / her morbidity with respect to a predetermined disease. Etc. can be provided.
- the “goods and / or services” are not limited to the morbidity of a prescribed disease, but include, for example, pharmaceuticals, foods, and luxury goods that match the constitution of an individual (individual). This includes services such as goods and information that is appropriate to the constitution and characteristics of the individual (individual).
- the processing program 13 recorded in the memory 7 of the shared computer 2 and the memory 2 of the personal computer 3 performs an information processing operation according to, for example, the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
- steps described as “(shared)” mean processing in shared computer 2
- steps described as “(unit)” are processing in personal computer 3.
- each individual possessing the genome-related information recording medium 24 accesses the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1 using the personal computer 3 and records the information in the main DB 14 of the shared computer 2. It is a system that uses the semantic information provided.
- the information processing system uses a genome-related information storage medium 24 on which genome-related information 28 of a plurality of persons is recorded, and each individual uses the genome-related information storage medium 2.
- a system that accesses 4 may be used.
- step A1 the requester
- the processing program 27 recorded in the memory 23 is started.
- the processing program 27 drives the reader 25 of the personal computer 3 to access the genome-related information recording medium 24, and the ⁇ Gno. Is read.
- the read “Gno. J” is stored in the memory 26.
- step A2 based on the screen image displayed on the display device 22 by the processing program 27, information requested by the requester, for example, "Possibility of colorectal cancer (Request information) to the personal computer 3 and transmit “Possibility of colorectal cancer” and “Gno.” From the personal computer 3 to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1. . Alternatively, the “possibility of colon cancer” and “Gno.” Are written from the personal computer 3 to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1.
- step A3 the shared computer 2 receives the “possibility of colon cancer” and “Gno.”.
- the received “colorectal cancer morbidity” and “Gno.” are stored as request information in the memory part A10.
- step A4 when the request information is received, the processing program 13 recorded in the memory 7 is started to access the main DB 14. The processing program 13 performs processing in the shared computer 2.
- step A5 the “classification (disease name)” recorded in the main DB14 is searched according to the processing program 13, and the requested “possibility of colon cancer” ( Cancer).
- Step A6 among the data recorded in the main DB14, the “polymorphism number” associated with “Classification (disease name)” (colorectal cancer) that matches “Possibility of colorectal cancer” The ground.
- the read “polymorphism address” is stored in the memory section A 10 as position information associated with the request information. In other words, “possibility of colon cancer” and “polymorphism address” for the predetermined “Gno.” Are recorded in the memory unit A 10.
- step A7 the “Gno.” And “polymorphism address” recorded in the memory section A10 are transmitted to the personal computer 3 and the “polymorphism number” to be transmitted is transmitted.
- the instruction information for submitting the “polymorphism pattern” corresponding to the “ground” is transmitted to the personal computer 3.
- it may be ordered to submit additional information such as a history of a disease or a feature as needed.
- step A8 “Gno.”, “Polymorphism address” and instruction information transmitted from shared computer 2 are received.
- the received “Gno.” And “polymorphism address” are recorded in the memory part 26.
- Step A9 the data II recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24 is accessed according to the received instruction information.
- step A10 the data II recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24 is searched according to the processing program 27, and the polymorphism pattern of the instructed polymorphism address is read. The pattern is associated with the pattern and recorded in the memory unit 26. At this time, it is preferable to access the data I and confirm whether the “Gno.” Received in step A8 is correct.
- step A10 in addition to the polymorphism pattern, additional information recorded in data III, data IV, and data V may be read at the same time, and may be recorded in the memory unit 26 as necessary.
- step A11 the polymorphism pattern associated with the polymorphism address temporarily recorded in the memory unit 26 and the additional information recorded as necessary are
- step A12 the shared computer 2 receives the polymorphism pattern associated with the polymorphism address and additional information recorded as necessary, and identifies the received polymorphism pattern with the polymorphism address. It is recorded in the memory part A10 in association with it.
- step A7 the shared computer 2 sends instruction information for instructing the submission of the “polymorphism pattern”, and in step A10, the personal computer
- the present system may be a system that does not transmit the command information in step A7.
- the personal computer 3 searches the data II based on the polymorphism address received in step A8 according to the processing program 27, and searches the received polymorphism pattern for the polymorphism pattern. read out. Then, the personal computer 3 transmits the polymorphism pattern and the like to the shared computer 2 in step A 1 1. Output. Even in this case, the shared computer 2 obtains the polymorphism pattern of the “polymorphism address” associated with the “classification (disease name)” corresponding to the “probability of colon cancer” in step A12. Can be.
- step A13 the main DB 14 is accessed to search for the received polymorphism address and the one that matches the polymorphism pattern.
- the main DB 14 a plurality of polymorphism patterns are recorded for one polymorphism address, and the received polymorphism address and the number of the polymorphism pattern are stored in the main DB 14. Search for a match with the type pattern.
- step A14 (SA14), according to the processing program 13, the likelihood of colon cancer associated with the received polymorphism pattern and the polymorphism pattern is read out. That is, in step A14, the susceptibility of the requester to colorectal cancer can be read out according to the polymorphism address and polymorphism pattern submitted by the requester. The retrieved morbidity is stored in the memory unit A10 in association with the requester's "Gno.” At this time, the likelihood of colorectal cancer may be stored in a form corrected with the additional information, or other information obtained from the additional information may be associated with the requester's ⁇ Gno. '' It may be stored.
- step A15 the requester stored in memory
- step A16 the personal computer 3 receives the requester's "Gno.” And morbidity (semantic information). The received semantic information is recorded in the memory unit 26.
- step A 17 (SA17), according to the processing program 27, the memory unit 2
- the shared computer 2 reads out (creates) a screen displaying semantic information according to the processing program 13 and displays it on the personal computer 3 via the communication network 1. It can also be displayed on the device 22. Also in this case, it is assumed that semantic information has been transmitted from the shared computer 2 to the personal computer 3. As a result, the requester can obtain the morbidity for colorectal cancer using the genome-related information 28 recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24. it can.
- the semantic information recorded in the main DB 14 is used as the polymorphism number by using the genome-related information recording medium 24 in which the individual polymorphism pattern is recorded in association with the polymorphism address. It can be used by individuals through the earth. In other words, individuals using this system need not record semantic information on the genome-related information recording medium, but only possess genome-related information 28 that associates polymorphism addresses with polymorphism patterns. However, various semantic information can be obtained.
- updating the main DB 14 increases the accuracy and includes a wide range of information.
- the individual can use the latest semantic information by updating the main DB 14 according to the increase and correction of the semantic information.
- the user does not have to perform a test for obtaining the genome-related information every time the system is used. That is, if the user creates the genome-related information recording medium 24, the user can subsequently obtain the latest semantic information using the present system. If the user owns the genome-related information recording medium 24 on which the genome-related information 28 is recorded, anxiety when entrusting the individual's genome-related information 28 to an external institution and storing it, and unauthorized access to the institution By doing so, it is possible to avoid the danger when the genome-related information 28 is leaked.
- the processing program 27 of the personal computer 3 is combined with a card drive or the like in which the genome-related information recording medium 24 is mounted. Standardization becomes easier.
- the processing program 13 recorded in the memory 7 of the shared computer 2 and the processing program 27 recorded in the memory 23 of the personal computer 3 are, for example, as shown in FIG.
- the information processing operation may be performed according to a simple flowchart.
- the steps described as “(shared)” mean the processing in the shared computer 2
- the steps described as “(pieces)” indicate the processing in the personal computer 3. You.
- step B1 the requester activates the processing program 27 recorded in the memory 23 when using the present system.
- the processing program 27 drives the reader 25 of the personal computer 3 to access the genome-related information recording medium 24, and the ⁇ Gno. Is read.
- the read "Gno.” Is stored in the memory unit 26.
- step B2 based on the screen image displayed on the display device 22 by the processing program 27, the requester wants to receive information, for example, "Possibility of colorectal cancer. (Request information) to the personal computer 3 and transmit “Possibility of colon cancer” and “Gno.” From the personal computer 3 to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1.
- the “Classification (disease name)” of the main DB14 is “Polymorphic address” with colorectal cancer and all associated with the “Polymorphic address”.
- step B2 the requester sets the main DB14
- the “classification (disease name)” of “colorectal cancer” means “polymorphism address”, all “polymorphism patterns” associated with the “polymorphism address”, and all the “polymorphism patterns”. Request for information consisting of “possibility”.
- step B3 shared computer 2 receives the request information.
- shared computer 2 starts processing program 13.
- step B4 the main DB 14 is accessed according to the processing program 13.
- step B5 the “classification (disease name)” recorded in the main DB14 is searched according to the processing program 13, and the requested “possibility of colorectal cancer” (colorectal cancer ) Is extracted.
- step B6 according to the processing program 13, the main DB14 is accessed, and the “polymorphism number” associated with the “classification (disease name)” (colorectal cancer) corresponding to “possibility of colorectal cancer” is obtained. Read out all “polymorphism patterns” associated with the polymorphism address and “morbidity” in all polymorphism patterns.
- the read “polymorphism address”, “polymorphism pattern”, and “possibility of disease” are stored in the memory unit A10 in association with the request information. That is, “polymorphism address”, “polymorphism pattern”, and “possibility of morbidity” for a predetermined “Gno.” Are recorded in the memory unit A 10.
- step B7 the "Gno.”, “Polymorphism address”, “polymorphism pattern” and “possibility” recorded in the memory section A10 are transmitted to the communication network 1.
- step B8 “Gno.”, “Polymorphism address”, “polymorphism pattern”, and “possibility of morbidity” transmitted from the shared computer 2 are received.
- the received “Gno.”, “Polymorphism address”, “polymorphism pattern” and “possibility of morbidity” are recorded in the memory 26.
- step B9 the data II recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24 is accessed according to the processing program 27. At this time, it is preferable to access the data I recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24 to confirm whether the received “Gno.” Is correct.
- step BIO SB10, according to the processing program 27, genome-related information
- step BIO Extract polymorphism patterns at polymorphism addresses that match the received polymorphism addresses from 8 I do.
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- step B11 among all the “polymorphism patterns” associated with the received polymorphism address, the “morbidity” associated with the matched polymorphism pattern is extracted, and the extracted “ "Possibility” is output.
- step B11 additional information recorded in data III, data IV, and data V is also read out at the same time, and the likelihood of colorectal cancer is output in a form corrected with the additional information. Good.
- the genome-related information 28 recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24 is not output to the outside of the personal computer 3 at all. That is, the genome-related information 28 is exchanged only between the genome-related information recording medium 24 and the personal computer 3. Therefore, according to this system, it is possible to more reliably prevent leakage of highly confidential individual-specific genome-related information 28.
- the processing program 13 recorded in the memory 7 of the shared computer 2 and the processing program 27 recorded in the memory 23 of the personal computer 3 are, for example, as shown in FIG.
- the information processing operation may be performed according to a simple flowchart.
- the steps described as “(shared)” mean the processing in the shared computer 2 and the steps described as “(pieces)” indicate the processing in the personal computer 3. You.
- step CI when the requester uses the present system, the processing program 27 recorded in the memory 23 is started.
- the processing program 27 drives the reading device 25 of the personal computer 3 to access the genome-related information recording medium 24, and the ⁇ Gno. ”And all“ polymorphism addresses ”and“ polymorphism patterns ”recorded as data II.
- the read “Gno.”, “Polymorphism address” and “polymorphism pattern” are stored in the memory unit 26.
- step C2 based on the screen image displayed on the display device 22 by the processing program 27, the information that the requester wants to provide, for example, "Possibility of colorectal cancer (Request information) is input to the personal computer 3 and recorded from the personal computer 3 via the communication network 1 to the shared computer 2 as “Possibility of colon cancer” in the memory 26. "Gno.”, "Polymorphism address” and “polymorphism pattern" are transmitted.
- step C3 the shared computer 2 receives the “possibility of colon cancer”, “Gno.”, “Polymorphism address”, and “polymorphism pattern”.
- the received “Possibility of colorectal cancer” is recorded in the memory part A10 as request information, and “Gno.”, “Polymorphism address” and “polymorphism pattern” are also stored in the memory part A10. Is stored.
- the shared computer 2 starts the processing program 13.
- step C4 according to the processing program 13
- the main DB 14 is accessed.
- step C5 according to the processing program 13, the “classification (disease name)” recorded in the main DB 14 is searched, and the requested “possibility of colon cancer” (colorectal cancer ) Is extracted.
- step C6 the main DB 14 is accessed in accordance with the processing program 13, the “polymorphism address” classified as “colorectal cancer” from the main DB 14, and all the polymorphism addresses for the polymorphism address are accessed.
- the read “polymorphism address”, “polymorphism pattern”, and “possibility” are stored in the memory unit A10.
- step C7 the data stored in the memory unit A10 in step C6 is searched based on the "polymorphism address" and the "polymorphism pattern” received in step C3.
- the morbidity associated with the polymorphism pattern that matches the “polymorphism pattern” is extracted from the memory unit A 10.
- step C8 the disease extracted based on the result of step C7, that is, the polymorphism pattern included in the information received in step C3 matches the main polymorphism pattern in main DB 14
- the possibility is transmitted to the personal computer 3 via the communication network 1.
- the shared computer 2 sends the extracted morbidity to the requestor. Sent with "Gno.”
- step C9 “Gno.” And “possibility of morbidity” (semantic information) transmitted from shared computer 2 are received.
- the received “Gno.” And “possibility” are recorded in the memory unit 26.
- step CIO the possibility of colon cancer is displayed on the display device 22 from the semantic information recorded in the memory unit 26 according to the processing program 27.
- shared computer 2 reads out (creates) a screen displaying semantic information in accordance with processing program 13, and sends the screen to personal computer 3 via communication network 1. It can also be displayed on the display device 22. Also in this case, it is assumed that semantic information has been transmitted from the shared computer 2 to the personal computer 3. As a result, the requester can obtain the possibility of morbidity for colorectal cancer using the genome-related information 28 recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24.
- a third party or a third party can easily monitor and manage the shared computer 2 by checking the main DB 14. Therefore, the present system can perform, for example, administrative management on the side that provides semantic information, and can perform soundness and ethical management on the side that provides semantic information.
- a storage medium having only the data I and additionally data III to V, which is obtained by removing the information included in the data II from the genome-related information recording medium may be used.
- the information included in the data II is recorded in an external database (genome-related information recording medium) connected to the personal computer 3 via the communication network 1.
- an external database is accessed via the communication network 1 to read out the polymorphism pattern of the instructed polymorphism address.
- the polymorphism pattern can be stored in the memory unit 26 in association with the polymorphism pattern. Therefore, even in such a system, the requester can transmit semantic information in the same manner as the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 and the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. Obtainable.
- the requester has neither the genome-related information recording medium 24 nor the recording medium except for the information included in the data II from the genome-related information recording medium, and the communication network 1 It may have a genome-related information recording medium 24 connected to the personal computer 3 via the personal computer 3.
- the requester accesses the genome-related information recording medium 24 via the communication network 1 and obtains the “polymorphism address” and “polymorphism” recorded on the genome-related information recording medium 24.
- Information such as "patterns” can be downloaded to the personal computer 3.
- the genome-related information recording medium 24 may be a medium in which genome-related information on a plurality of individuals is recorded for each individual (for each “Gno.”).
- the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the shared computer 2 has the main DB 14 as described above.
- the main DB 14 connected to the shared computer 2 via the communication network 1
- the shared computer 2 connects the communication network 1 to the main DB 14 in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 or the flowchart shown in FIG. 18. Access via Even in this case, according to the present information processing system, the requester can obtain the desired semantic information according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 or the flowchart shown in FIG. 18. Obtainable.
- the shared computer 2 accesses a plurality of main DBs 14 owned by different organizations or organizations through the communication network 1 and uses semantic information included in the plurality of main DBs 14.
- the shared computer 2 accesses various main DBs 14 having information on the possibility of colorectal cancer as semantic information.
- the requester can obtain information on the possibility of colorectal cancer, based on information contained in various main DBs 14.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 or the flowchart shown in FIG.
- at least the request information received from the personal computer 3 may be transmitted, and semantic information (in this example, “possibility of colon cancer”) may be obtained via the agent.
- useful information for each individual and / or information related to the semantic information is provided by effectively utilizing a difference in nucleotide sequence information between individuals. It is possible to construct an information processing system capable of creating such semantic information.
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