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ArticleBMC bioinformatics2014

An integrated network visualization framework towards metabolic engineering applications.

Alberto Noronha, Paulo Vilaça, Miguel Rocha

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Article in BMC bioinformatics, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Alberto NoronhaCentre of Biological Engineering (CEB), School of Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal. bertonoronha@gmail.com.
Paulo VilaçaCentre of Biological Engineering (CEB), School of Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal. pvilaca@silicolife.com.
Miguel RochaCentre of Biological Engineering (CEB), School of Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal. mrocha@di.uminho.pt.

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Abstract

backgroundOver the last years, several methods for the phenotype simulation of microorganisms, under specified genetic and environmental conditions have been proposed, in the context of Metabolic Engineering (ME). These methods provided insight on the functioning of microbial metabolism and played a key role in the design of genetic modifications that can lead to strains of industrial interest. On the other hand, in the context of Systems Biology research, biological network visualization has reinforced its role as a core tool in understanding biological processes. However, it has been scarcely used to foster ME related methods, in spite of the acknowledged potential.

resultsIn this work, an open-source software that aims to fill the gap between ME and metabolic network visualization is proposed, in the form of a plugin to the OptFlux ME platform. The framework is based on an abstract layer, where the network is represented as a bipartite graph containing minimal information about the underlying entities and their desired relative placement. The framework provides input/output support for networks specified in standard formats, such as XGMML, SBGN or SBML, providing a connection to genome-scale metabolic models. An user-interface makes it possible to edit, manipulate and query nodes in the network, providing tools to visualize diverse effects, including visual filters and aspect changing (e.g. colors, shapes and sizes). These tools are particularly interesting for ME, since they allow overlaying phenotype simulation results or elementary flux modes over the networks.

conclusionsThe framework and its source code are freely available, together with documentation and other resources, being illustrated with well documented case studies.

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AlgorithmsComputer GraphicsMetabolic EngineeringMetabolic Networks and PathwaysSoftwareEscherichia coliGlycineModels, BiologicalProgramming LanguagesSuccinic AcidSystems BiologyGlycineSuccinic Acid

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