Databases as Ontologies Part 2 - A Case Study with HGNC

Key Points

• The case study demonstrates how the HGNC database can be effectively encoded as an ontology using specialized software tools.
• By incorporating ontologies, the design approach aims to enhance the understanding and usability of genomic data for researchers.
• The use of PyOBO as a framework informs the methodology for translating database structures into ontological representations.
• Encoding databases as ontologies may enable better data interoperability and richer semantic connections between biological concepts.