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Mapping Dysfunctional Protein-Protein Interactions in Disease
Published on: October 24, 2025
The Constrained Disorder Principle: A Paradigm Shift for Accurate Interactome Mapping and Information Analysis in
1Department of Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
Abstract:
The interactome, which represents the comprehensive network of molecular interactions within biological systems, has become a crucial framework for understanding cellular functions and disease mechanisms. However, current interactome models face significant limitations because they fail to account for the inherent variability and randomness of biological systems. The Constrained Disorder Principle (CDP) offers an innovative approach to addressing these limitations by integrating physiological variability and biological noise as essential components rather than viewing them as experimental artifacts. This paper examines how the CDP may enhance the accuracy of interactome models by incorporating the dynamic and variable nature of biological systems while preserving functional constraints. We suggest that incorporating controlled variability into interactome models may significantly improve their predictive power and biological relevance. This shift moves away from static network representations toward dynamic, context-dependent interaction maps that more accurately reflect the reality of living systems. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing clinical data and theoretical frameworks, we propose methodological advances and provide evidence for the functional importance of biological variability at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.
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