A basis for a visual language for describing, archiving and analyzing functional models of complex biological systems.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:We propose that a computerized, internet-based graphical description language for systems biology will be essential for describing, archiving and analyzing complex problems of biological function in health and disease. RESULTS:We outline here a conceptual basis for designing such a language and describe BioD, a prototype language that we have used to explore the utility and feasibility of this approach to functional biology. Using example models, we demonstrate that a rather limited lexicon of icons and arrows suffices to describe complex cell-biological systems as discrete models that can be posted and linked on the internet. CONCLUSIONS:Given available computer and internet technology, BioD may be implemented as an extensible, multidisciplinary language that can be used to archive functional systems knowledge and be extended to support both qualitative and quantitative functional analysis.

journal_name

Genome Biol

journal_title

Genome biology

authors

Cook DL,Farley JF,Tapscott SJ

doi

10.1186/gb-2001-2-4-research0012

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2001-01-01 00:00:00

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RESEARCH0012

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4

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1474-7596

issn

1474-760X

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2

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