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This minireview discusses mathematical modeling in biology. It covers model identifiability and parameter estimation methods, crucial for understanding biological systems and experimental simulation.

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Area of Science:

  • Mathematical biology
  • Systems biology
  • Computational biology

Background:

  • Mathematical models are essential tools in biology for understanding complex systems.
  • Models aid in simulating experiments and exploring scenarios not feasible experimentally.
  • Model parameters are derived from literature, experiments, or inferred through data comparison.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the concept of model identifiability in mathematical biology.
  • To discuss intrinsic model identifiability and identifiability considering available data.
  • To provide an overview of common parameter space search approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Discussing theoretical aspects of model identifiability.
  • Analyzing data-driven approaches for parameter inference.
  • Surveying algorithms for parameter estimation in biological models.

Main Results:

  • Identifiability is a critical property of mathematical models, influencing their reliability.
  • Both intrinsic model structure and experimental data impact parameter identifiability.
  • Various computational methods exist for exploring parameter spaces and estimating values.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding model identifiability is key to building robust and interpretable biological models.
  • Effective parameter estimation strategies are vital for advancing biological insights through modeling.
  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on model identifiability and parameter search techniques.