Network importer

Network Importer Task

This Task allows you to import genome-scale metabolic models in Constellab. In input, provide your file and you will get a Network in output.

In the parameters you need to specify the ID of the metabolite associated with the biomass. If you don't have any in your model, set the "Add biomass metabolite" option to True.

Be aware that in Constellab: - The compartment extracellular space (theoretical supernatant) (GO:0005615) is consider at steady state. - The compartment extracellular region (environment) (GO:0005576) is consider at the non-steady state.

So, if the metabolite can be consumed, you need to set its compartment to the compartment environment (GO:0005576) and create a new metabolite in the extracellular compartment (GO:0005615) and the associated reactions. If the metabolite cannot be consumed, leave it in the extracellular compartment.

If your model comes from the BIGG database, you don't need to modify your model, this task will import it correctly automatically.