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We introduce nested canalyzing depth to measure function stability in Boolean networks. Higher depth increases stability but with diminishing returns, suggesting NCFs are not always superior for biological network modeling.

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Area of Science:

Computational Biology
Network Theory
Boolean Networks

Background:

Nested canalyzing functions (NCFs) are proposed models for gene regulatory networks.
NCFs offer stability but their restrictive structure and sparsity limit applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce and analyze nested canalyzing depth for Boolean functions.
Quantify the relationship between canalyzing depth, network stability, and sensitivity.
Evaluate the utility of NCFs compared to functions with varying canalyzing depths.

Main Methods:

Define and characterize nested canalyzing depth.
Compute expected variable activities and sensitivities for functions of given depth.
Analyze network dynamics and stability as a function of canalyzing depth.

Main Results:

Nested canalyzing depth quantifies stability in Boolean networks.
Increasing depth reduces sensitivity to perturbations but yields diminishing stability gains.
Network dynamics approach criticality with increasing depth, similar to NCFs.

Conclusions:

Functions with sufficient nested canalyzing depth offer comparable stability to NCFs for biological network modeling.
NCFs may be overly restrictive; functions with moderate depth are often sufficient.
Real biological networks likely exhibit some degree of canalyzing depth.