# Functional Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (FTC)

> The Functional Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (FTC) defines over 20'000 mechanisms...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/238c6f4b9f264d89b9d5f1a12379f1fc
- Model type: Ontology
- License: UMLS
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Huge
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Healthcare
- Audiences: Researcher
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/FTC
- Contact: Samuel Croset (samuel.croset@gmail.com)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | FTC |
| Description | The Functional Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (FTC) defines over 20'000 mechanisms and modes of action for approuved drugs. The resource abstracts away from the traditional chemical structure-based approach and focuses solely on the mode of action of drugs. The classification sorts therapeutic agents based on their function in the human body. |
| Format | OWL |
| Categories | Chemical |
| Groups |  |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 61,426 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 10 |
| Max Depth | 16 |
| Max Child Count | 25,098 |
| Average Child Count | 7 |
| Classes With One Child | 4,031 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 280 |
| Classes With No Definition | 37,673 |

## Projects using FTC

No projects using FTC

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/238c6f4b9f264d89b9d5f1a12379f1fc