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iPathCase(KEGG): An iPad interface for KEGG metabolic pathways.
Stephen R Johnson1, Xinjian Qi1, A Ercument Cicek1
1Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA.
Health Information Science and Systems
|April 1, 2015
Summary
iPathCase(KEGG) offers a new iPad interface for accessing Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) data. This mobile application provides interactive visualization and browsing for metabolism research and education.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Genomics
Background:
- Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) is a vital integrated molecular database for biological research.
- Current KEGG web interfaces have limitations in functionality.
- Existing third-party systems enhance KEGG but lack a dedicated tablet interface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a tablet-specific interface for KEGG data.
- To leverage mobile technology for enhanced access to biological pathway information.
- To address the need for interactive KEGG data exploration on mobile devices.
Main Methods:
- Development of iPathCase(KEGG), an iPad application.
- Integration of multi-touch functionalities for intuitive data interaction.
- Implementation of browsing and interactive visualization capabilities for KEGG pathways.
Main Results:
- iPathCase(KEGG) is available on the Apple App Store.
- The application enables users to visualize KEGG pathways interactively.
- Users can access detailed information on reactions and molecules via the iPad interface.
Conclusions:
- iPathCase(KEGG) provides a mobile solution for accessing and interacting with KEGG data.
- The tool enhances the utility of KEGG for life science education and research.
- Its interactive features make it valuable for instructors and researchers utilizing tablets.
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