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blastp:tldr:be4e3
The command "blastp -h" invokes the BLASTP tool with the "-h" parameter. BLASTP is one of the many tools in the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) suite. It is specifically designed to search protein databases using a protein query.
The "-h" parameter in this command is used to display the help menu or documentation related to the BLASTP tool. The help menu typically includes information about the various command-line options, input and output formats, and other relevant details to assist users in understanding and using the tool effectively.
By running "blastp -h", you will see the help information printed in the console or terminal window, providing a comprehensive overview of how to utilize the BLASTP tool for protein sequence similarity searching.