The document describes several key databases within the KEGG resource, including:
- The PATHWAY database containing molecular network maps of metabolic and genetic pathways.
- The BRITE database providing hierarchical classifications of biological systems beyond what is shown in pathways.
- The LIGAND database consisting of chemical compounds, carbohydrates, reactions, and enzyme information.
KEGG aims to comprehensively capture biological knowledge through integrated databases covering genomes, pathways, diseases and drugs.