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Transcription and translation processes are considered similar to a second order kinetics like an enzymatic reaction: RNA polymerase and ribosome perform enzymes' role, while gene promoter and RBS sequence act as substrates.  The binding between enzyme and substrate leads to the formation of a complex, yielding to the final product: mRNA for the polymerase-promoter complex and protein for the ribosome-RBS complex.  
Transcription and translation processes are considered similar to a second order kinetics like an enzymatic reaction: RNA polymerase and ribosome perform enzymes' role, while gene promoter and RBS sequence act as substrates.  The binding between enzyme and substrate leads to the formation of a complex, yielding to the final product: mRNA for the polymerase-promoter complex and protein for the ribosome-RBS complex.  
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All the biochemical reactions occurring in the testing circuit are listed in Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4  
All the biochemical reactions occurring in the testing circuit are listed in Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4  
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Symbol definitions are listed in Table 1
Symbol definitions are listed in Table 1
[[Image:Tabella.jpg|center|500px|thumb|Table 1. Legend]]
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The differential equations describing the above biochemical reaction are obtained appling the law of mass action.  
The differential equations describing the above biochemical reaction are obtained appling the law of mass action.  
[[Image:Differentialequations3.jpg|940px|thumb| Figure 5. Differential Equations]]
[[Image:Differentialequations3.jpg|940px|thumb| Figure 5. Differential Equations]]
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[[Image:constantsvalue.jpg|center|800px|thumb|Table 2. Model parameters; Value of parameter was taken from the literature or obtained from experimantal data]]
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To simulate the model we implemented the equation in Simulink (Figure 3 and Figure 4).   
To simulate the model we implemented the equation in Simulink (Figure 3 and Figure 4).   
[[Image:ModelSandro.png|center|750px|thumb|Figure 9: Simulink Model]]
[[Image:ModelSandro.png|center|750px|thumb|Figure 9: Simulink Model]]
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In the graph above is shown the T-REX system behaviour predicted by the mathematical model. In particular figure 10 shows how the affinity influence the production of GFP.  
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Results of the other model simulations are shown in the wet lab parts [https://2009.igem.org/Team:Bologna/Characterization characterization].
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In the below figure there's the T-REX device behaviour simulated with the mathematical model. In particular the figure number 10 outlines how the affinity between CIS and TRANS influences the production of GFP.
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Results of the model simulations are shown in the wet lab parts [https://2009.igem.org/Team:Bologna/Characterization characterization].

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HOME TEAM PROJECT SOFTWARE MODELING WET LAB PARTS HUMAN PRACTICE JUDGING CRITERIA


"The theory is when you know everything and nothing works. Practice is when everything works and nobody knows why. We have put together the theory and practice: there is nothing that works ... and nobody knows why."

A. Einstein


Contents

Introduction

We developed a mathematical model to simulate the response of the testing circuit (Fig. 1).

Figure 1 - Genetic Circuit to test CIS and TRANS' mRNA functionality



Mathematical Model

Transcription and translation processes are considered similar to a second order kinetics like an enzymatic reaction: RNA polymerase and ribosome perform enzymes' role, while gene promoter and RBS sequence act as substrates. The binding between enzyme and substrate leads to the formation of a complex, yielding to the final product: mRNA for the polymerase-promoter complex and protein for the ribosome-RBS complex.

Reactions

All the biochemical reactions occurring in the testing circuit are listed in Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4

Figure 2: GFP transcription and GFP translation (left); LacI transcription, LacI translation and LacI dimerization (right)

Figure 3: Other Chemical Reactions
Figure 4. Trans-Reactions

Symbol definitions are listed in Table 1

Table 1. Legend

Differential Equations

The differential equations describing the above biochemical reaction are obtained appling the law of mass action.

Figure 5. Differential Equations
Figure 6. Differential Equations


Figure 7: Equilibrium Constants
Figure 8: Algebraic Constrains


Table 2. Model parameters; Value of parameter was taken from the literature or obtained from experimantal data

Simulations

To simulate the model we implemented the equation in Simulink (Figure 3 and Figure 4).

Figure 9: Simulink Model

T-REX device


In the below figure there's the T-REX device behaviour simulated with the mathematical model. In particular the figure number 10 outlines how the affinity between CIS and TRANS influences the production of GFP.

Figure 10: T-REX Device

Results of the model simulations are shown in the wet lab parts characterization.

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