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D J G Agnew1, J E F Green1, T M Brown1

  • 1School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia.

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This study introduces an agent-based model to simulate cell aggregate formation. The pair-correlation function can distinguish between proliferation and biased motion, aiding in understanding aggregate mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • * Computational biology
  • * Biophysics
  • * Mathematical modeling

Background:

  • * Cell aggregates form in vitro via proliferation, chemotaxis, or cell contact.
  • * Understanding aggregate formation mechanisms is crucial for biological research.
  • * Distinguishing between different aggregation drivers remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To develop an agent-based model simulating cell aggregate formation.
  • * To utilize a pair-correlation function for quantifying spatial patterns.
  • * To differentiate between aggregate formation mechanisms like proliferation and biased motility.

Main Methods:

  • * Agent-based modeling of cell behavior on a 2D substrate.
  • * Simulation of unbiased random motion, rapid proliferation, and biased cell motility.
  • * Application of a pair-correlation function to analyze spatial patterns.

Main Results:

  • * The pair-correlation function successfully distinguishes between uniform random distribution and patterns generated by proliferation or biased motion.
  • * A characteristic inter-aggregate distance was identified with dominant biased motion, absent in proliferation-driven aggregates.
  • * Analysis of cancer cell aggregate images aligned with proliferation-based simulation predictions.

Conclusions:

  • * The pair-correlation function is a valuable tool for analyzing spatial patterns in cell aggregates.
  • * This method can provide insights into the underlying mechanisms driving aggregate formation.
  • * The findings support the potential application of pair-correlation functions in experimental cell biology.