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RS ISO 25720: 2009
Health informatics — Genomic Sequence Variation Markup Language (GSVML)

Abstract

This International Standard is applicable to the data exchange format that is designed to facilitate the
exchange of the genomic sequence variation data around the world, without forcing change of any database
schema. From an informatics perspective, GSVML defines the data exchange format based on XML. The
scope of this International Standard is the data exchange format, but the database schema itself is outside the
scope of this International Standard. From a biological point of view, all genetic sequence variations are taken
into consideration and are within the scope of this International Standard, while polymorphisms, especially
SNPs, are the main focus of this International Standard. In other words, the annotations of variation as clinical
concerns and -omics concerns are within the scope of this International Standard. Though SNPs exist in
various biological species, the scope of this International Standard covers the human health associated
species as human, cell line, and preclinical animals. The other biological species are outside the scope of this
International Standard. The clinical field is within the scope of this International Standard, but the basic
research fields and other scientific fields are outside the scope of this International Standard. Here, clinical
research, including drug discovery, is within the scope of this International Standard. As for supposed
application fields, the main focus is in human health, including clinical practice, preventive medicine,
translational research and clinical researches.

General Information

Code	Classification	Theme	Pages	Publisher	Availability
RS ISO 25720: 2009	ADOPTED ISO STANDARDS	Health care technology	141	First Edition	Available