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  • 1SUPA, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh, James Clerk Maxwell Building, The King's Buildings, Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom.

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This study analyzes a genetic switch model with feedback, revealing non-Poissonian statistics and cellular memory. The findings offer insights into gene regulation and population heterogeneity.

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Area of Science:

  • Systems Biology
  • Statistical Physics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Cellular heterogeneity arises from genetic regulatory networks.
  • Stochastic gene expression is crucial for cellular function and adaptation.
  • Feedback mechanisms in gene regulation influence cellular states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the statistical properties of a genetic regulatory network with linear feedback.
  • To generalize existing models of genetic switches.
  • To investigate the emergence of cellular memory and correlations in gene expression.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a generalized analytical model for a binary genetic switch.
  • Mathematical solution for steady-state statistics of enzyme molecules.
  • Analysis of flip time distributions and temporal correlations.
  • Extension to a two-switch system to study inter-switch correlations.

Main Results:

  • The genetic switch exhibits non-Poissonian statistics with a peak in flip time distribution.
  • The model demonstrates long-lived temporal correlations, indicating a form of cellular memory.
  • Two switches in the same cell can exhibit positive or negative correlations depending on parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The studied genetic network generates cellular heterogeneity through stochastic switching.
  • The model provides a framework for understanding gene regulatory dynamics and cellular memory.
  • The findings have implications for understanding DNA replication and gene duplication processes.