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Author Ruz, G.A.; Goles, E.; Montalva, M.; Fogel, G.B.
Title Dynamical and topological robustness of the mammalian cell cycle network: A reverse engineering approach Type
Year (up) 2014 Publication Biosystems Abbreviated Journal Biosystems
Volume 115 Issue Pages 23-32
Keywords Gene regulatory networks; Boolean networks; Threshold networks; Update robustness; Topology robustness; Bees algorithm
Abstract A common gene regulatory network model is the threshold Boolean network, used for example to model the Arabidopsis thaliana floral morphogenesis network or the fission yeast cell cycle network. In this paper, we analyze a logical model of the mammalian cell cycle network and its threshold Boolean network equivalent. Firstly, the robustness of the network was explored with respect to update perturbations, in particular, what happened to the attractors for all the deterministic updating schemes. Results on the number of different limit cycles, limit cycle lengths, basin of attraction size, for all the deterministic updating schemes were obtained through mathematical and computational tools. Secondly, we analyzed the topology robustness of the network, by reconstructing synthetic networks that contained exactly the same attractors as the original model by means of a swarm intelligence approach. Our results indicate that networks may not be very robust given the great variety of limit cycles that a network can obtain depending on the updating scheme. In addition, we identified an omnipresent network with interactions that match with the original model as well as the discovery of new interactions. The techniques presented in this paper are general, and can be used to analyze other logical or threshold Boolean network models of gene regulatory networks. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Address [Ruz, Gonzalo A.; Goles, Eric; Montalva, Marco] Univ Adolfo Ibanez, Fac Ingn & Ciencias, Santiago, Chile, Email: gonzalo.ruz@uai.cl
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Elsevier Sci Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0303-2647 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000330500100004 Approved
Call Number UAI @ eduardo.moreno @ Serial 350
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Author Travisany, D.; Goles, E.; Latorre, M.; Cort?s, M.P.; Maass, A.
Title Generation and robustness of Boolean networks to model Clostridium difficile infection Type
Year (up) 2020 Publication Natural Computing Abbreviated Journal Nat. Comput.
Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 111-134
Keywords Threshold network; Neutral space; Evolutionary computation; Microbiome; Clostridium difficile infection
Abstract One of the more common healthcare associated infection is Chronic diarrhea. This disease is caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile which alters the normal composition of the human gut flora. The most successful therapy against this infection is the fecal microbial transplant (FMT). They displace C. difficile and contribute to gut microbiome resilience, stability and prevent further episodes of diarrhea. The microorganisms in the FMT their interactions and inner dynamics reshape the gut microbiome to a healthy state. Even though microbial interactions play a key role in the development of the disease, currently, little is known about their dynamics and properties. In this context, a Boolean network model for C. difficile infection (CDI) describing one set of possible interactions was recently presented. To further explore the space of possible microbial interactions, we propose the construction of a neutral space conformed by a set of models that differ in their interactions, but share the final community states of the gut microbiome under antibiotic perturbation and CDI. To begin with the analysis, we use the previously described Boolean network model and we demonstrate that this model is in fact a threshold Boolean network (TBN). Once the TBN model is set, we generate and use an evolutionary algorithm to explore to identify alternative TBNs. We organize the resulting TBNs into clusters that share similar dynamic behaviors. For each cluster, the associated neutral graph is constructed and the most relevant interactions are identified. Finally, we discuss how these interactions can either affect or prevent CDI.
Address [Travisany, Dante; Goles, Eric] Univers Adolfo Ibanez, Facultad Ingn Ciencias, Santiago, Chile, Email: dtravisany@dim.uchile.cl
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1567-7818 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000517129300008 Approved
Call Number UAI @ eduardo.moreno @ Serial 1167
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