Computational methodologies for modelling, analysis and simulation of signalling networks

This article is a critical review of computational techniques used to model, analyse and simulate signalling networks. We propose a conceptual framework, and discuss the role of signalling networks in three major areas: signal transducllular rhythms and cell-to-cell communication. In order to avoid an overly abstract and general discussion, we focus on three case studies in the areas of receptor signalling and kinase cascades, cell-cycle regulation and wound healing.We report on a variety of modelling techniques and associated tools, in addition to the traditional approach based on ordinary differential equations (ODEs), which provide a range of descriptive and analytical powers. As the field matures, we expect a wider uptake of these alternative approaches for several reasons, including the need to take into account low protein copy numbers and noise and the great complexity of cellular organisation. An advantage offered by many of these alternative techniques, which have their origi...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2006
• Where: BIB
• Authors: David R. Gilbert, Hendrik Fuß, Xu Gu, Richard J. Orton, Steve Robinson, Vladislav Vyshemirsky, Mary Jo Kurth, C. Stephen Downes, Werner Dubitzky
• Keywords: BIB 2006, Computational Techniques, Critical Review, Simulate Signalling