org.biopax.paxtools.model.level3
Interface Interaction
- All Superinterfaces:
- BioPAXElement, java.lang.Cloneable, Entity, Level3Element, Named, Observable, Process, java.io.Serializable, XReferrable
- All Known Subinterfaces:
- BiochemicalReaction, Catalysis, ComplexAssembly, Control, Conversion, Degradation, GeneticInteraction, Modulation, MolecularInteraction, TemplateReaction, TemplateReactionRegulation, Transport, TransportWithBiochemicalReaction
- All Known Implementing Classes:
- BiochemicalReactionImpl, CatalysisImpl, ComplexAssemblyImpl, ControlImpl, ConversionImpl, DegradationImpl, GeneticInteractionImpl, InteractionImpl, ModulationImpl, MolecularInteractionImpl, TemplateReactionImpl, TemplateReactionRegulationImpl, TransportImpl, TransportWithBiochemicalReactionImpl
public interface Interaction
- extends Process
Definition: A biological relationship between two or more entities.
Rationale: In BioPAX, interactions are atomic from a database modeling perspective,
i.e. interactions can not be decomposed into sub-interactions. When representing non-atomic continuants with
explicit subevents the pathway class should be used instead. Interactions are not necessarily temporally atomic,
for example genetic interactions cover a large span of time. Interactions as a formal concept is a continuant,
it retains its identitiy regardless of time, or any differences in specific states or properties.
Usage: Interaction is a highly abstract class and in almost all cases it is more appropriate to use one of the
subclasses of interaction.
It is partially possible to define generic reactions by using generic participants. A more comprehensive method is
planned for BioPAX L4 for covering all generic cases like oxidization of a generic alcohol.
Synonyms: Process, relationship, event.
Examples: protein-protein interaction, biochemical reaction, enzyme catalysis
getInteractionType
java.util.Set<InteractionVocabulary> getInteractionType()
- Controlled vocabulary term annotating the interaction type for example, "phosphorylation reaction". This
annotation is meant to be human readable and may not be suitable for computing tasks, like reasoning,
that require formal vocabulary systems. For instance, this information would be useful for display on a web
page or for querying a database. The PSI-MI interaction type controlled vocabulary should be used. This is
browsable at:
OLS: PSI-MI
Contents of this set should not be modified. Use add/remove instead.
- Returns:
- Controlled vocabulary term annotating the interaction type.
addInteractionType
void addInteractionType(InteractionVocabulary newinteractionType)
- Controlled vocabulary term annotating the interaction type for example, "phosphorylation reaction". This
annotation is meant to be human readable and may not be suitable for computing tasks, like reasoning,
that require formal vocabulary systems. For instance, this information would be useful for display on a web
page or for querying a database. The PSI-MI interaction type controlled vocabulary should be used. This is
browsable at:
OLS: PSI-MI
Contents of this set should not be modified. Use add/remove instead.
- Parameters:
newinteractionType - Controlled vocabulary term annotating the interaction type.
removeInteractionType
void removeInteractionType(InteractionVocabulary oldinteractionType)
- Controlled vocabulary term annotating the interaction type for example, "phosphorylation reaction". This
annotation is meant to be human readable and may not be suitable for computing tasks, like reasoning,
that require formal vocabulary systems. For instance, this information would be useful for display on a web
page or for querying a database. The PSI-MI interaction type controlled vocabulary should be used. This is
browsable at:
OLS: PSI-MI
Contents of this set should not be modified. Use add/remove instead.
- Parameters:
oldinteractionType - Controlled vocabulary term annotating the interaction type.
getParticipant
java.util.Set<Entity> getParticipant()
- The entities that participate in this interaction. For example, in a biochemical reaction,
the participants are the union of the reactants and the products of the reaction. Multiple sub-properties of
participant are defined, such as left and right used in the BiochemicalReaction class and controller and
controlled, used in the Control class. Any value of the sub-properties is automatically values of the
participant property.
Contents of this set should not be modified. Use add/remove instead.
- Returns:
- The entities that participate in this interaction.
addParticipant
void addParticipant(Entity participant)
- The entities that participate in this interaction. For example, in a biochemical reaction,
the participants are the union of the reactants and the products of the reaction. Multiple sub-properties of
participant are defined, such as left and right used in the BiochemicalReaction class and controller and
controlled, used in the Control class. Any value of the sub-properties is automatically values of the
participant property.
Contents of this set should not be modified. Use add/remove instead.
- Parameters:
participant - The entities that participate in this interaction.
removeParticipant
void removeParticipant(Entity participant)
- The entities that participate in this interaction. For example, in a biochemical reaction,
the participants are the union of the reactants and the products of the reaction. Multiple sub-properties of
participant are defined, such as left and right used in the BiochemicalReaction class and controller and
controlled, used in the Control class. Any value of the sub-properties is automatically values of the
participant property.
Contents of this set should not be modified. Use add/remove instead.
- Parameters:
participant - The entities that participate in this interaction.
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