Overview
FluxMap is an easy to use tool for the advanced visualisation of simulated or measured flux data in biological networks. Flux data import is achieved via a structured template basing on intuitive reaction equations. Flux data is mapped onto any network and visualised using edge thickness. Various visualisation options and interaction possibilities enable comparison and visual analysis of complex experimental setups in an interactive way.Please cite the following publication if you use FluxMap:
Hendrik Rohn, Anja Hartmann, Astrid Junker, Björn Junker, Falk Schreiber (2012)
FluxMap: a VANTED Add-on for the visual exploration of flux distributions in biological networks
BMC Systems Biology 6:33
- visualisation of flux data as edge thickness (either simulated or measured)
- enables to model (beside mass fluxes) also N-, C-, and any other fluxes using substance weights
- data input via a structured template based on biochemical equations
- quality of flux measurements (e.g. confidence) can be included and represented by edge color graduation
- provides various visualisation parameters such as global edge thickness, arrowhead/-tail ratio, and style of reaction nodes
- compare and explore flux distributions by switching through conditions (species, treatment, genotype etc.) and time (developmental stages etc.)
- methods for the creation of new networks (node splitting, layouting etc) and adaptation of edge direction