Finite-time synchronization of fractional-order gene regulatory networks with time delay
Yuanhua Qiao1, Hongyun Yan1, Lijuan Duan2
1College of Applied Sciences, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.
Abstract:
As multi-gene networks transmit signals and products by synchronous cooperation, investigating the synchronization of gene regulatory networks may help us to explore the biological rhythm and internal mechanisms at molecular and cellular levels. We aim to induce a type of fractional-order gene regulatory networks to synchronize at finite-time point by designing feedback controls. Firstly, a unique equilibrium point of the network is proved by applying the principle of contraction mapping. Secondly, some sufficient conditions for finite-time synchronization of fractional-order gene regulatory networks with time delay are explored based on two kinds of different control techniques and fractional Lyapunov function approach, and the corresponding setting time is estimated. Finally, some numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results.
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