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Sensitivity analysis of discrete stochastic systems.

Rudiyanto Gunawan1, Yang Cao, Linda Petzold

  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California, USA.

Biophysical Journal
|February 8, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a new sensitivity analysis for discrete stochastic processes, crucial for understanding biological systems. The method accounts for probabilistic effects, offering more accurate insights than traditional deterministic approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Systems Biology
  • Computational Biology
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Sensitivity analysis is vital for understanding how system parameters influence dynamics.
  • Classical sensitivity analysis is unsuitable for discrete stochastic dynamical systems, common in biological simulations.
  • Stochastic effects, especially in multistable systems, can be nontrivial and missed by deterministic models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel sensitivity analysis method for discrete stochastic processes.
  • To address the limitations of classical sensitivity analysis in capturing stochastic effects.
  • To provide a more accurate tool for analyzing biological and chemical systems with probabilistic dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a sensitivity analysis framework based on density function (distribution) sensitivity.

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  • Utilized an analog of classical sensitivity and the Fisher Information Matrix.
  • Applied the proposed method to the Schlögl model and a synthetic genetic toggle-switch model.

    • Main Results:

    • The new method successfully performs sensitivity analysis on discrete stochastic systems.
    • Stochastic sensitivity analysis revealed significant insights not captured by deterministic methods.
    • Demonstrated the importance of considering probabilistic nature in sensitivity analysis for systems like bistable chemical reactions and genetic circuits.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed sensitivity analysis is effective for discrete stochastic processes.
    • Explicitly considering probabilistic effects is crucial for accurate system behavior analysis.
    • This approach enhances the understanding of complex biological and chemical systems.