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An agent-based model for cell microenvironment simulation using FLAMEGPU2.

C Borau¹, R Chisholm², P Richmond²

¹Multiscale in Mechanical and Biological Engineering (M2BE), Mechanical Engineering Dept, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; Centro Universitario de la Defensa, Zaragoza, Spain.

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This study introduces an advanced agent-based model using FLAMEGPU2 to simulate cell microenvironments, including cell interactions and diffusion. The model offers a versatile platform for tissue biology and engineering research.

Keywords:

Agent-based model Cell microenvironment Extracellular matrix FLAMEGPU2 GPU

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Area of Science:

Computational Biology
Biophysics
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Cell microenvironments are complex systems crucial for tissue function.
Simulating these dynamics requires efficient and biologically accurate computational models.
Existing models may lack the flexibility to capture diverse cellular and extracellular matrix interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an advanced agent-based model (ABM) within the FLAMEGPU2 framework for simulating cell microenvironments.
To demonstrate FLAMEGPU2's capability in modeling key biological processes like cell-cell interactions, species diffusion, vascularization, and cell migration.
To provide a versatile modeling template for researchers in tissue biology and engineering.

Main Methods:

Development of an agent-based model using the FLAMEGPU2 framework.
Incorporation of modules for cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions.
Simulation of species diffusion, vascularization, cell migration, and cell cycling.
Application of the model to four distinct biological scenarios.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the model's ability to simulate hydrogel strain-stiffening behavior.
Successfully captured cell migration patterns within hydrogels.
Modeled spheroid formation and extracellular matrix fiber reorientation.
Simulated diffusion processes in vascularized and deformable environments.

Conclusions:

The FLAMEGPU2-based ABM offers a scalable and flexible platform for simulating cell microenvironments.
The model effectively bridges computational efficiency with biological fidelity.
This approach serves as a valuable microscale component for multiscale modeling frameworks in tissue research.