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Modeling and Controlling Tgf-P Pathway Using Standard Petri Nets Publisher



Nickaeen N1 ; Ghaisari J1 ; Gheisari Y2 ; Moein S2
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  1. 1. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Eng., Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
  2. 2. Regenerative Medicine Lab, Isfahan Kidney Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: ICEE 2015 - Proceedings of the 23rd Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering Published:2015


Abstract

Cell growth is controlled by some factors known as growth factors. One of these growth factors is a substance called TGF-β. Any malfunction in the system which growth factors perform in, results in drastic cell growth thus cell death. The aim of this study is to control the system of TGF-β growth factor in the case of fibrosis, a condition created by malfunction in the pathway of TGF-β. A model of TGF-β pathway is proposed using standard Petri Nets. Then a control is proposed not only to control the amount of TGF-β in the pathway but also to observe the law of conservation of matter as the absolute rule in biological systems. The results clearly show the control of TGF-β concentration in the pathway. The research may provide a basis for drug design and determination of target reactants to control fibrosis. © 2015 IEEE.