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Modelling stem cell differentiation related processes-A practical overview for biologists.

Ricco Zeegelaar¹, Xinqi Yan¹, Lucas Jansen Klomp^1,2

¹Quantitative Biology Lab, Department of BioEngineering Technologies, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.

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This review guides experimental biologists in choosing computational models for stem cell differentiation research. It explains different modeling approaches, their applications, and data requirements to accelerate discovery.

Keywords:

ODE model abstract model computational modelling deep learning gene regulatory networks multiscale model stem cell differentiation

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Area of Science:

* Computational biology
* Developmental biology
* Regenerative medicine

Background:

* Stem cell differentiation is crucial for development and regenerative medicine.
* Experimental control of stem cell differentiation is challenging due to complex underlying processes.
* Selecting appropriate computational models and data can be difficult for experimental biologists.

Purpose of the Study:

* To guide experimental biologists in selecting computational models for stem cell differentiation research.
* To connect different modeling approaches with specific research questions.
* To outline data requirements for effective model utilization.

Main Methods:

* Review of various computational modeling types for stem cell differentiation.
* Discussion of mechanistic dynamic models, including ordinary differential equation (ODE) models.
* Exploration of abstract, multiscale models and data-driven deep learning approaches.

Main Results:

* Categorization of computational models based on their representational capacity and insights provided.
* Explanation of validation strategies and limitations for each model class.
* Guidance on integrating computational modeling into experimental workflows.

Conclusions:

* Computational models can aid hypothesis formation and prediction in stem cell differentiation research.
* Understanding different modeling approaches facilitates their application in experimental settings.
* This review aims to simplify the incorporation of modeling to accelerate stem cell research and discovery.