License BioCyc Data Files

For each BioCyc database (DB), we provide a collection of data files in multiple formats to allow you to obtain files in a format that is best suited to your needs. All formats provided are ASCII text files.

Note that Pathway Tools licensees can generate flat file versions of any PGDB using the Pathway/Genome Navigator commands under File > Export.

Data File Format Specification

Click here for a listing of all files provided and their formats.

Execute the License

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Find organism databases according to:

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Database lists include both predefined lists and lists that are saved as SmartTables that you can edit from your My SmartTables page. To add all organisms from a saved list, check the box next to the list name and then click the "Add" button.

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