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Modeling of biological systems requires close integration with experimental data. The
distinctive feature of BioUML workbench is tight integration with biological databases. For this purpose we introduce the database type concept.
The database type defines defines:
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data types (gene, protein, RNA, substance, reaction, etc.) that are stored in the database;
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mapping of the database content into diagram elements and diagram types that can be used with the database;
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diagram types that can be used to present the database content as a set of diagrams.
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query engine to find interacting components of the system. Search results can be shown as graph and edited by user.
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Databases can be installed locally or can be accessed via Internet from BioUML server.
See also
Chapter Databases
BioUML server
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