- The resulting all against all comparative database will be of great use as a reference for many research projects on functional aspects, biochemical pathways, evolutionary aspects, and an invaluable source for correct annotation of previously sequenced and newly obtained genome sequences
- Precise annotation, assignment of possible functions to hypothetical proteins of unknown function, and the description of evolutionary relationships between proteins will be a major step forward towards our understanding of genome composition, genome evolution and cellular function
- The contribution to the understanding of host-pathogen relationships, and the means to develop new drugs and vaccines, will be of utmost benefit to the scientific community at large
- Research on biodiversity and new organisms will greatly benefit from reliable comparative data
- Future new sequence releases will build upon the growing cross-referenced database