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Thomas Bose¹, Steffen Trimper

¹Institute of Physics, Martin-Luther-University, D-06099 Halle, Germany. thomas.bose@student.uni-halle.de

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

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This study models tumor cell growth using stochastic processes and noise. Increased immunization and cross-correlation strength can influence tumor evolution and extinction probability.

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Area of Science:

Mathematical Biology
Computational Biology
Tumor Growth Dynamics

Background:

Tumor growth is a complex process influenced by internal biological factors and external environmental pressures.
Stochastic models are essential for capturing the inherent randomness in biological systems, including cell proliferation and death.
Understanding noise dynamics is crucial for predicting tumor behavior and developing effective therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze a stochastic model of tumor cell growth incorporating multiplicative and additive colored noises.
To investigate the impact of cross-correlations between noise sources on tumor dynamics.
To determine how immunization rates and noise characteristics affect tumor evolution and extinction.

Main Methods:

Development of a stochastic logistic model for tumor cell growth.
Inclusion of multiplicative internal noise (birth rate) and additive external noise (environment).
Derivation of the stationary probability distribution and calculation of the mean-first-passage time.

Main Results:

The stationary probability distribution (P_s) is dependent on correlation time, immunization rate, and cross-correlation strength.
P_s exhibits a maximum that intensifies with higher immunization rates.
Mean-first-passage time analysis reveals that immunization and cross-correlation control tumor extinction conditions.

Conclusions:

The interplay of internal and external noise, along with immunization, significantly shapes tumor evolution.
Immunization strategies can be optimized by considering noise characteristics and cross-correlations.
The model provides insights into tumor dynamics that can inform biological interpretations and therapeutic interventions.