Chapter 7. Selected Biological Processes

  1. Dr. E. Klipp,
  2. Dr. R. Herwig,
  3. Dr. A. Kowald,
  4. C. Wierling,
  5. Prof. Dr. H. Lehrach

Published Online: 11 MAY 2005

DOI: 10.1002/3527603603.ch7

Book Title

Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application

Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application

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How to Cite

Klipp, E., Herwig, R., Kowald, A., Wierling, C. and Lehrach, H. (2005) Selected Biological Processes, in Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527603603.ch7

Author Information

  1. MPI für Molekulare Genetik, Ihnestraße 73, 14195 Berlin, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 MAY 2005
  2. Published Print: 17 FEB 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527310784

Online ISBN: 9783527603602

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Keywords:

  • biological oscillations;
  • oscillators;
  • cell cycle;
  • mitotic oscillator;
  • aging

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Biological Oscillations

    • Glycolytic Oscillations: The Higgins-Sel'kov Oscillator

    • Other Modes of Behavior

    • Coupling of Oscillators

    • Sustained Oscillations in Signaling Cascades

  • Cell Cycle

    • Steps in the Cycle

    • Minimal Cascade Model of a Mitotic Oscillator

    • Models of Budding Yeast Cell Cycle

  • Aging

    • Evolution of the Aging Process

    • Accumulation of Defective Mitochondria

      • Synthesis Rates

      • Radical Levels

      • Dilution of Membrane Damage

      • The Equations

      • Choice of Parameters and Simulation Results

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