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M N Steijaert1, A M L Liekens, D Bosnacki

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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Stochastic models are essential for biochemical reaction networks with few molecules. This study reveals how molecular count impacts stochastic model dynamics and stationary distributions, showing discrepancies with deterministic models even at high molecule numbers.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Systems Biology
  • Chemical Kinetics

Background:

  • Biochemical reaction networks are typically modeled using deterministic macroscopic rate equations.
  • At low molecular counts, intrinsic noise significantly impacts system behavior, necessitating stochastic approaches.
  • Understanding the interplay between deterministic and stochastic modeling is crucial for accurate biological system analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the differences and similarities between macroscopic deterministic and mesoscopic stochastic models of biochemical reaction networks.
  • To derive intuitive expressions clarifying the behavior of stochastic models.
  • To investigate the dependence of stochastic model dynamics and stationary distributions on molecular numbers.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of analytical expressions for stochastic model behavior.
  • Comparison of deterministic and stochastic model predictions.
  • Analysis of a bistable autophosphorylation cycle as a case study.
  • Mathematical proof of exponential dependence on molecular numbers for convergence rates.

Main Results:

  • Expressions derived show clear dependence of stochastic model dynamics and stationary distribution on molecular numbers.
  • Stochastic and deterministic models align for large molecule counts, but discrepancies persist for certain properties even as molecule count tends to infinity.
  • For bistable systems, the convergence rate to the stationary distribution exhibits exponential dependence on the number of molecules.

Conclusions:

  • Stochastic modeling is indispensable for understanding biochemical systems at the microscale.
  • The number of molecules is a critical parameter influencing the validity and predictions of both deterministic and stochastic models.
  • Discrepancies between models highlight limitations and the necessity of stochastic approaches for specific biological phenomena, particularly in systems with bistability.