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  • Systems Biology
  • Computational Biology
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • BioModels is a key repository for mathematical models of biological processes.
  • Facilitating model sharing and reuse is crucial for advancing systems biology.
  • Previous versions had limitations in supporting diverse model formats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the new BioModels infrastructure and its enhanced features.
  • To broaden the scope of accepted model formats beyond SBML.
  • To support collaborative model curation for improved reproducibility.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new infrastructure for the BioModels database.
  • Implementation of improved support for a wider range of modeling formats.
  • Integration of a version-control system for collaborative curation.

Main Results:

  • The new BioModels portal accommodates a broader spectrum of biological model formats.
  • Enhanced support for non-SBML formats is now available.
  • A collaborative environment with version control facilitates model curation.

Conclusions:

  • The updated BioModels infrastructure significantly enhances model sharing and accessibility.
  • Collaborative curation features are vital for ensuring model reproducibility.
  • The new system empowers the systems modeling community with greater flexibility and support.