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Linearizing nonlinear cancer models using Taylor series is accurate for small perturbations (≤10%). Larger input changes increase deviations, impacting computational speed and analytical solutions in biological pathway analysis.

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  • Systems biology
  • Computational biology
  • Mathematical oncology

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  • Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs) model complex biological processes, including cancer development.
  • Linearization simplifies ODE models but its accuracy depends on perturbation magnitude.
  • The wingless/integrated (WNT) signaling pathway is a key pathway in cancer development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the accuracy of linearizing a nonlinear ODE model of a cancer-related biological process (WNT pathway).
  • To analyze the impact of input perturbation magnitude on linearization accuracy.
  • To assess the utility of linearization for computational efficiency and analytical problem-solving.

Main Methods:

  • A nonlinear ODE system describing the WNT pathway was linearized using Taylor series expansion.
  • The linearized model was tested against various input perturbation magnitudes.
  • A Monte Carlo-based error testing workflow quantified deviations between nonlinear and linearized systems.

Main Results:

  • Linearization accuracy was high for perturbations within 10% of the base input vector.
  • Deviations between nonlinear and linearized systems increased polynomially with perturbation magnitude.
  • Analytical properties like steady-state existence and initial value sensitivity were compared.

Conclusions:

  • Linearization is a valid approximation for WNT pathway models under small perturbations.
  • The method can accelerate drug response computations and aid in determining required drug concentrations.
  • Understanding linearization limits is crucial for reliable computational and analytical biological modeling.