FASTA Amino Acid File
General Information
| Title | FAA File Extension |
| Extension | .faa |
| Full Form | FASTA Amino Acid File |
| File Type | Text-based Sequence File |
| Developer | Pearson WR, Lipman DJ |
| MIME Type | text/x-fasta |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store sequences |
| Additional Functions | Bioinformatics analysis |
| Features | Plain text, Sequence data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text readability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Genetic Research | Yes |
| Protein Analysis | Yes |
| Sequence Alignment | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1985 |
| Latest Update | Ongoing |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .fna, .ffn, .fa, .fasta |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NCBI BLAST |
Free | Web-based |
| BioEdit |
Free | Windows |
| CLC Sequence Viewer |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |