# Microbial Typing Ontology (TYPON)

> TyPon provides a comprehensive description of the existing microbial typing methods for the...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/f09926139bd440c19f2b192fd06e34d8
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OWL
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/TYPON
- Contact: PHYLOViZ Team (phyloviz@kdbio.inesc-id.pt)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | TYPON |
| Description | TyPon provides a comprehensive description of the existing microbial typing methods for the identification of bacterial Isolates and their classification. Such a description constitutes an universal format for the exchange of information on the microbial typing field, providing a vehicle for the integration of the numerous disparate online databases. In its current version, TyPon describes most used microbial typing methods but it is, and always will be, a work in progress given the constant advances in the microbial typing field. |
| Format | OWL |
| Categories |  |
| Groups |  |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 44 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 46 |
| Max Depth | 6 |
| Max Child Count | 7 |
| Average Child Count | 2 |
| Classes With One Child | 11 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 0 |
| Classes With No Definition | 18 |

## Projects using TYPON

- [NGS Ontology](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/NGSOnto)

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/f09926139bd440c19f2b192fd06e34d8