NAME

       lastdb - genome-scale comparison of biological sequences

SYNOPSIS

       lastdb [options] output-name fasta-sequence-file(s)

DESCRIPTION

       Prepare sequences for subsequent alignment with lastal.

       Main Options: -h: show all options and their default settings -p: interpret the sequences as proteins -c:
       soft-mask lowercase letters

       Advanced  Options  (default  settings):  -Q:  input  format:  0=fasta,  1=fastq-sanger,   2=fastq-solexa,
       3=fastq-illumina  (0)  -s:  volume size (unlimited) -m: seed pattern -u: subset seed file (yass.seed) -w:
       index step (1) -a: user-defined alphabet -i: minimum limit on initial matches per query position (0)  -b:
       bucket  depth  -x:  just  count sequences and letters -v: be verbose: write messages about what lastdb is
       doing

REPORTING BUGS

       Report bugs to: last-align (ATmark) googlegroups (dot) com
       LAST home page: http://last.cbrc.jp/