---
name: "bp_aacomp"
section: "1p"
platform: "linux"
package: "bioperl"
version: "1.7.8-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bp_aacomp"
---

# bp\_aacomp(1p)

amino acid composition of protein sequences

## NAME

bp\_aacomp - amino acid composition of protein sequences

## SYNOPSIS

```
  bp_aacomp [-f/--format FORMAT] [-h/--help] filename
  or
  bp_aacomp [-f/--format FORMAT] < filename
  or
  bp_aacomp [-f/--format FORMAT] -i filename
```

## DESCRIPTION

This scripts prints out the count of amino acids over all protein sequences from the input file.

## OPTIONS

The default sequence format is fasta.

The sequence input can be provided using any of the three methods:

- unnamed argument

  ```
    bp_aacomp filename
  ```

- named argument

  ```
    bp_aacomp -i filename
  ```

- standard input

  ```
    bp_aacomp < filename
  ```

## FEEDBACK

### Mailing Lists

User feedback is an integral part of the evolution of this and other Bioperl modules. Send your comments and suggestions preferably to the Bioperl mailing list.  Your participation is much appreciated.

```
  bioperl-l@bioperl.org                  - General discussion
  http://bioperl.org/wiki/Mailing_lists  - About the mailing lists
```

### Reporting Bugs

Report bugs to the Bioperl bug tracking system to help us keep track of the bugs and their resolution. Bug reports can be submitted via the web:

```
  https://github.com/bioperl/bioperl-live/issues
```

## AUTHOR - Jason Stajich

Email jason@bioperl.org

## HISTORY

Based on aacomp.c from an old version of EMBOSS