OntoCAT -- simple ontology search and integration in Java, R and REST/JavaScript
2011
OntoCAT: A Tool for Ontology Search and Integration
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Adamusiak Tomasz, Burdett Tony, Kurbatova Natalja, Joeri van der Velde K, Abeygunawardena Niran, Antonakaki Despoina, Kapushesky Misha, Parkinson Helen, Swertz Morris A
Primary Institution: European Bioinformatics Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Cambridge, UK
Conclusion
OntoCAT provides a robust, configurable solution for accessing ontology terms specified locally and from remote services.
Supporting Evidence
- OntoCAT allows seamless querying of heterogeneous ontology resources.
- It is available as a stand-alone tool and has been tested in various use cases.
- The software library supports integration with both public and local ontologies.
Takeaway
OntoCAT is a software tool that helps scientists find and use different biological ontologies easily, making their research simpler.
Methodology
OntoCAT integrates various ontology resources through a programming interface that supports Java, R, and RESTful web services.
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