An example of FASTA file format

>gi_82143254
MHSSLFAQDVDEIQRAVDRWYRQSSTSLQASHASFIAQLRQLQERLGDDSSSANNNSAAHVDTMITPPRHMYAADD
FSGSPAMASPPISRGRLNYDTLLDEVVGKSTSMPTFNAEEEALRRKRPNPESVHIAYRTYPDDYSSPCQVLVEFKRKRML
QYESPCYIAPGEHVVVFGGrHEDIGLVTHTWTGAEAQHMGESRDKGVGKVLRVASVLEVTQLQGVQTELETRAVEVAQE
VQESGLPMRIVDAEYQFDRRKLTFYYQSMHRLDFRTLVRDLYKTFRARIWMEPDTAS

  • The sequence identifier (for example gi_82143254) should correspond to the sequence.
  • It should be the first word after the ">" sign.
  • Amino acids should be in one letter code.