Abstract
We have developed a web-based analysis tool, KaPPA-View, which enables to view transcriptome and metabolome data on the same metabolic pathway maps (Tokimatsu et al 2005, Plant Physiol 138:1289-1300). Recently we released the newest version, KaPPA-View4, whose features were as follows.
1) Dramatically Improved Speeds: We totally reviewed the program architecture and successfully improved the processing speeds for all the analysis steps.
2) Support for the Macintosh OS: The SVG Viewer plug-in is no longer needed for map representation, enables to provide the same analysis environment for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux users.
3) Analysis with User Maps: Users can prepare their own pathway maps with the free drawing software "Inkscape", and utilize them for data analyses.
4) Utilization as an External Viewer from the Other Systems: KaPPA-View4 provides a function for direct data uploading and viewing from the other application programs without logging-in to KaPPA-View4 through the web page. This function enables developers of omics databases to utilize KaPPA-View4 as an external viewer to represent their data on the pathway maps.
KaPPA-View4: http://kpv.kazusa.or.jp/kpv4/
