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Published on: October 13, 2019
Derivation from kinetic theory and 2-D pattern analysis of chemotaxis models for Multiple Sclerosis
M Bisi1, M Groppi1, G Martalò2
1Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche, Fisiche e Informatiche, Università di Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 53/A, Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy.
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In this paper, a class of reaction-diffusion equations for Multiple Sclerosis is presented. These models are derived by means of a diffusive limit starting from a proper kinetic description, taking account of the underlying microscopic interactions among cells. At the macroscopic level, we discuss the necessary conditions for Turing instability phenomena and the formation of two-dimensional patterns, whose shape and stability are investigated by means of a weakly nonlinear analysis. Some numerical simulations, confirming and extending theoretical results, are proposed for a specific scenario.
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