Modelling biological systems: Dynamics of two biological oscillators: communication via calcium waves and quorum sensing - Softcover

KEPSEU, Wilfred; Sepulchre, Jacques-A.; Woafo, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3843353573 ISBN 13: 9783843353571

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Networks of coupled oscillators are observed in various domains of science. From physics to economy through biology, they are used to explain how collective behaviour emerges from interacting oscillators. In this book, we study through two specific examples, how biological systems use the distinctive properties of interconnected networks, widely studied in the biophysical science, to propagate informations and regulate vital physiological processes. Our interest focuses on: (1) Extension of the study of the communication via Ca2+ waves to a 1D and a 2D array of cells. (2) Communication through the quorum sensing phenomenon governing the transition from the saprophytes way of life to the infectious cycle for pathogenic bacteria particularly for Dickeya dadantii (Ex Erwinia Chrysanthemi) bacteria.

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About the Author

Wilfred KEPSEU obtained his PhD in Biophysics at the (Lamsebp) University of Yaounde, Cameroon under the direction of Dr J.A Sepulchre of INLN and Pr P. Woafo of Lamsebp. His major current research interests lie in the areas of systems molecular biology, mathematical and computational biology with particular interest on bacteria regulatory network.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 3843353573
• ISBN 13: 9783843353571
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 116