Modeling and Analysis of Metabolism Process with Finite State Machine

Abstract:

This paper extends our early study on discrete events system formulations of DNA hybridization, and focuses discussions on metabolism and gene mutation in Molecular Biology. Finite state machine (FSM) theory is extensively applied to represent key concepts and analyze the processes related to the biological phenomena mentioned above. The goal is to mathematically represent and interpret the process of metabolism and the effects to structures of protein macro molecule caused by gene mutation. We hope the proposed model will provide a foothold for introducing the information science and the control theory tools in Molecular Biology

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 424-425)
• Pages: 250-254
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.424-425.250
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Rui Gao, Wen Song Hu, Cheng Qiu Zhang
• Keywords: Finite State Machine, Gene Mutation, Mathematical Formulation, Metabolism, Molecular Biology

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