Models

An ODE model of the gene regulation network governing sporulation initiation in Bacillus subtilis to be run in Matlab.

The network incorporates four sporulation-related signals: nutrient supply, DNA damage, the products of the competence genes and the bacterial population size.

Run execute_bacillus_sporulation_initiation.m to simulate the model. This file also contains the signal-related parameters which can be altered to investigate the effect of competing signals.

Some results for this model ...

Bacillus subtilis cells may opt to forgo normal cell division and instead form spores if subjected to certain environmental stimuli, for example nutrient deficiency or extreme temperature. The gene regulation net-work governing sporulation initiation accordingly incorporates a variety of signals and is of significant complexity. The present model (Bulletin of Mathematical Biology (2011) 73:181–211) includes four of these signals: nutrient levels, DNA damage, the products of the competence genes, ...