Sequence Fetch Tool

Fetch and analyze nucleotide sequences from NCBI database

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Accession ID Sequence Organism Length Molecule Type Update Date

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How to use the Sequence Fetch tool

This tool retrieves records from NCBI by one accession or by a consecutive accession range (shared letter prefix, increasing numeric suffix). Each range request may include at most 25 sequences. Results appear in the preview table; a CSV file downloads when the fetch completes.

  1. Single accession. Enter one ID in Start Accession. Leave End Accession blank or enter the same ID—either resolves to a single fetch.
  2. Range. Enter different Start and End accessions that share the same prefix (e.g. GU339067GU339071) with end ≥ start. The server expands the span; if it exceeds 25 sequences, narrow the range or split into multiple runs.
  3. Preview length. Choose 50–1000 bp or Full Sequence for the sequence column in Results Preview. Shorter previews load faster on very long records.
  4. Additional fields. Toggle Organism, Sequence Length, Molecule Type, and Update Date to include or omit those columns in the table and CSV.
  5. Fetch. Click Fetch Sequences. The tool calls NCBI with short delays between range members. Check the status area for errors (invalid ID, withdrawn record, timeouts).
  6. Output. Review Results Preview and Results; the download is a CSV with accession, sequence (per preview settings), and selected metadata—open in a spreadsheet or convert to FASTA as needed.
  7. Citation. APA, MLA, and BibTeX strings are under How to Cite This Tool (below the FAQ in this tool).

Scope: Range mode is for consecutive IDs with a common prefix—not arbitrary lists. Use nucleotide accessions for DNA/RNA; protein IDs return protein sequence. Availability depends on NCBI. For research and teaching, not clinical use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sequence Fetch Tool used for?

The Sequence Fetch Tool allows you to retrieve multiple nucleotide sequences from NCBI databases by specifying a range of accession IDs. It's useful for batch downloading sequences for research, comparison, or analysis purposes.

How do I fetch sequences in a batch?

Enter the starting and ending accession IDs to define your sequence range. The tool will fetch all sequences within that range. For example, entering GU339067 to GU339071 will retrieve 5 sequences (GU339067, GU339068, GU339069, GU339070, and GU339071).

What metadata can I retrieve with each sequence?

You can retrieve organism name, sequence length, molecule type, and update date by checking the corresponding options in the "Additional Fields" section.

Can I control how much of each sequence is displayed?

Yes, the "Preview Length" dropdown lets you select how many base pairs to display for each sequence, ranging from 50bp to the full sequence. This helps manage loading times when working with very long sequences.

How can I export or save the sequences I've fetched?

After fetching, a CSV file downloads automatically with accession IDs, sequence columns, and any metadata you selected. You can open the CSV in Excel or import it into other tools; for FASTA, copy the sequence column or convert the file as needed.

How to Cite This Tool

APA Format

Priyam, J. (2025). Jyotsna's NCBI Tools - Sequence Fetch Tool. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15069907

MLA Format

Priyam, J. "Jyotsna's NCBI Tools - Sequence Fetch Tool." 2025, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15069907. Accessed April 23, 2026.

BibTeX Format

@software{10_5281_zenodo_15069907, author = {Priyam, J.}, title = {Jyotsna's NCBI Tools - Sequence Fetch Tool}, year = {2025}, version = {1.0.0}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15069907}, url = {https://ncbi.jyotsnapriyam.com/sequence-fetch}, note = {Accessed: April 23, 2026} }