Source Identifier

Depositors are assigned a unique numerical identifier known as a source ID (src_id), which will remain the same throughout their relationship with ChEMBL. In practice, multiple individuals within an organisation may be permitted to deposit data on behalf of a src_id. The management of multiple depositors for a single src_id is not dealt with by ChEMBL, but is the responsibility of the depositors.

All deposited data in ChEMBL must be associated with a source that has been registered in ChEMBL. Once such a source has been registered, depositors representing this source may submit data to the ChEMBL team who will load the data.

The very first step to depositing data in ChEMBL, therefore, is to contact the ChEMBL team who will discuss your data with you and decide whether a new src_id should be created for you to deposit your data against. All that is is required for a source identifier is a name and a short description.