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<p>In numerical </br> | <p>In numerical </br> | ||
− | + | simulations </br> | |
a computational </br> | a computational </br> | ||
molecule describes </br> | molecule describes </br> | ||
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<h2> 1-D continuous model </h2> | <h2> 1-D continuous model </h2> | ||
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− | + | The biological circuit described on the <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Research/Idea"> | |
− | Research page</a> . Two cell types A and B are interacting. Type A cells produce a repellent called leucine which causes | + | Research page</a> is going to be modelled. Two different cell types A and B are interacting. |
− | the cells of type B to move away. At the same time type A cells also produce | + | Type A cells produce a repellent called leucine which causes |
− | B to move. Initially, colonies of the two | + | the cells of type B to move away. At the same time, type A cells also produce AHL, which is required by the cells of type |
− | at the center of the dish. As molecule production within the type A cells kicks in, the repellent and | + | B to move. Initially, colonies of the two bacteria types are placed |
+ | at the center of the dish. As molecule production within the type A cells kicks in, the repellent and AHL concentrations | ||
start to increase. This triggers the type B cells to move away from the center. Movement will continue until the | start to increase. This triggers the type B cells to move away from the center. Movement will continue until the | ||
− | concentration of | + | concentration of AHL is insufficient for the type B cells to move further. The behaviour of the two cell types |
is described by the model given below: </p> | is described by the model given below: </p> | ||
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densities contain logistic growth terms of the form $\gamma X(1-\frac{X}{k_x})$, which model the cell growth during | densities contain logistic growth terms of the form $\gamma X(1-\frac{X}{k_x})$, which model the cell growth during | ||
simulation time. Finally the second equation describing the moving cells comes with a variable coefficient Poisson term | simulation time. Finally the second equation describing the moving cells comes with a variable coefficient Poisson term | ||
− | $\bigtriangledown (P \bigtriangledown X)$ which describes | + | $\bigtriangledown (P \bigtriangledown X)$ which describes the cell movement. Last but not least, |
we have the two bottom equations. These two model concentrations. | we have the two bottom equations. These two model concentrations. | ||
Both contain linear production and degradation terms, which look | Both contain linear production and degradation terms, which look | ||
like $kX$. It is important to keep in mind that even though the degradation terms appear as linear terms in the | like $kX$. It is important to keep in mind that even though the degradation terms appear as linear terms in the | ||
differential equation the solution will be exponential decay. <br/> | differential equation the solution will be exponential decay. <br/> | ||
− | To generate the video file | + | To generate the video file, the system has been discretized using a finite volume approach in conjunction, |
− | with an explicit Euler scheme | + | with an explicit Euler scheme. For finite volume methods to work, we rewrote our equations as conservation laws. Then each |
− | grid point is assigned the area around it such that flux of cells or molecules leaving one cell enters another one. From | + | grid point is assigned the area around it, such that flux of cells or molecules leaving one cell enters another one. From |
discretizing the integrated conservation law the following expression is obtained in one dimension: </br></br> | discretizing the integrated conservation law the following expression is obtained in one dimension: </br></br> | ||
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− | <p> | + | <p> For the equations given above, the left hand side values at the next time step depend exclusively on data of the |
− | time step as illustrated in the figure below: </p> < | + | previous time step as illustrated in the figure below: </p> |
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− | <div class="center"> | + | <div class="center"> |
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<div id=figure1>Figure 1</div> | <div id=figure1>Figure 1</div> | ||
− | + | Computational molecule. Click to enlarge | |
</h4> | </h4> | ||
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− | The image above shows the dependency of data in time and space. The computational molecule used in this case | + | The image above shows the dependency of data in time and space. The computational molecule used in this case utilizes only |
data of the previous time level $t_n$ to compute data at the next time level $t_{n+1}$. A scheme with a space time | data of the previous time level $t_n$ to compute data at the next time level $t_{n+1}$. A scheme with a space time | ||
− | dependency | + | dependency like the one shown above is called an explicit scheme. <br/></p> |
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The video box above shows the solution of the discretized system in one dimension. To gain additional insight into the | The video box above shows the solution of the discretized system in one dimension. To gain additional insight into the | ||
effect of the different terms of the model, we computed simulations of different term combinations. Use the buttons | effect of the different terms of the model, we computed simulations of different term combinations. Use the buttons | ||
− | to choose from the videos. | + | to choose from the videos. <br/> |
The first term in each equation is a diffusion term. Diffusion smooths out edges of an initial condition, eventually | The first term in each equation is a diffusion term. Diffusion smooths out edges of an initial condition, eventually | ||
− | it leads to an even distribution. | + | it leads to an even distribution. The initial condition in the diffusion simulation is rectangular the illustrate the |
− | The initial condition | + | smoothing. Another important part of the two first equations which model bacteria density is the logistic growth term. |
− | + | The video which visualizes logistic growth starts with a Gaussian distributed initial condition, which is more realistic | |
− | + | then the rectangular initial condition used in the diffusion term simulation. <br/> | |
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The most important term is the chemotaxis term $\bigtriangledown (P(B,H,R) \bigtriangledown R)$. It is simulated in conjuction | The most important term is the chemotaxis term $\bigtriangledown (P(B,H,R) \bigtriangledown R)$. It is simulated in conjuction | ||
with diffusion. The evening out of the diffusion term leads to acceptable solutions throughout a wider parameter range. | with diffusion. The evening out of the diffusion term leads to acceptable solutions throughout a wider parameter range. | ||
− | However the result shown in the video is not satisfactory. No chemicals are simulated the assumption here is that the type | + | However, the result shown in the video is not satisfactory. No chemicals are simulated, the assumption here is that the type |
B cells are directly repelled by type A bacteria, apart from the problem that this is biologically impossible the resulting | B cells are directly repelled by type A bacteria, apart from the problem that this is biologically impossible the resulting | ||
− | wave is quite small and would probably not be recognizable on a Petri dish. The next step | + | wave is quite small and would probably not be recognizable on a Petri dish. The next step we took was to use a model closer |
− | + | to what is possible in nature and include the repellent leucine in the simulation. An additional simulation including logistic | |
− | a high growth constant ($\gamma = 0.008$) and leucine production can be played by clicking the corresponding button above. | + | growth with a high growth constant ($\gamma = 0.008$) and leucine production can be played by clicking the corresponding |
− | This simulation shows that high bacterial growth | + | button above. |
− | + | This simulation shows that high bacterial growth rates are quite detrimental to pattern formation. | |
− | + | Another video with a lower growth constant ($\gamma = 0.002$) shows more promising results, but the wave could be more | |
− | and the discretization provided in the second box. | + | pronounced. The last simulation can be played above. |
− | plate where the colonies are initially placed | + | This one included leucine and AHL it is thus equivalent to the Keller-Segel type model shown in the first box |
− | + | and the discretization provided in the second box. Hereby, including AHL which increases cell motility at the center of the | |
− | + | plate where the colonies are initially placed the model to produces a satisfactory large wave. | |
− | + | Fortunately the reproduction rate can be adjusted by choosing the temperature or the growth medium accordingly, therefore | |
+ | it should be possible to achieve the low growths needed for pattern formation in the lab. | ||
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Zero flux and periodic boundary conditions have been implemented. The boundaries are the edges of the domain on which the | Zero flux and periodic boundary conditions have been implemented. The boundaries are the edges of the domain on which the | ||
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cells leaving at the left boundary reappear at the right and so on. In the continuous context these boundary conditions have | cells leaving at the left boundary reappear at the right and so on. In the continuous context these boundary conditions have | ||
been implemented to allow comparisons with the hybrid model, where these boundaries are also used. | been implemented to allow comparisons with the hybrid model, where these boundaries are also used. | ||
− | Finally | + | Finally simulations have been done using the parameters given in the table below: <br/><br/> |
</p> | </p> | ||
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+ | <table> | ||
<tr> <th>Parameter</th> <th>Value</th> <th>Unit</th> <th>Source</th> <th>Comment</th></tr> | <tr> <th>Parameter</th> <th>Value</th> <th>Unit</th> <th>Source</th> <th>Comment</th></tr> | ||
− | <tr> <td>$D_a$</td> <td>$0.072 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td>following <sup><a href="#Woodward1995">[1] | + | <tr class="lightrow"> <td>$D_a$</td> <td>$0.072 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td>following <sup><a href="#Woodward1995">[1] |
</a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | </a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | ||
<tr> <td>$D_b$</td> <td>$2.376 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td>following <sup><a href="#Woodward1995">[1] | <tr> <td>$D_b$</td> <td>$2.376 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td>following <sup><a href="#Woodward1995">[1] | ||
</a></sup></td> <td> </td> </tr> | </a></sup></td> <td> </td> </tr> | ||
− | <tr> <td>$D_r$</td> <td>$26.46 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td> as found in <sup><a href="#Umecky2006">[6]</a></sup> | + | <tr class="lightrow"> <td>$D_r$</td> <td>$26.46 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td> as found in <sup><a href="#Umecky2006">[6]</a></sup> |
</td> <td> $298.2 K$ </td> </tr> | </td> <td> $298.2 K$ </td> </tr> | ||
<tr> <td>$D_h$</td> <td>$50 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td>from <sup><a href="#Ortiz">[3] | <tr> <td>$D_h$</td> <td>$50 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2/h$</td> <td>from <sup><a href="#Ortiz">[3] | ||
</a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | </a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | ||
− | <tr> <td>$K_{c}$</td> <td>$8.5 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2 \cdot cl/h$</td> <td>estimated</td> <td> </td> </tr> | + | <tr class="lightrow"> <td>$K_{c}$</td> <td>$8.5 \cdot 10^{-3}$</td> <td>$cm^2 \cdot cl/h$</td> <td>estimated</td> <td> </td> </tr> |
− | <tr> <td>$\gamma$</td> <td>$0. | + | <tr> <td>$\gamma$</td> <td>$0.002$</td> <td>$h^{-1}$ </td> <td>estimated</sup></td> <td> </td> </tr> |
− | + | <tr class="lightrow"> <td>$k_p$</td> <td>$1.0 \cdot 10^3$</td> <td>$cl^{-1}$</td> <td>estimated</td> <td> </td> </tr> | |
− | <tr> <td>$k_p$</td> <td>$1.0 \cdot 10^ | + | |
− | + | ||
<tr> <td>$k_h$</td> <td>$17.9 \cdot 10^{-4}$</td> <td>$fmol/h$</td> <td>computed from <sup><a href="#Goryachev2006">[4]</a></sup> and <sup><a href="#Ishihama2008">[8]</a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | <tr> <td>$k_h$</td> <td>$17.9 \cdot 10^{-4}$</td> <td>$fmol/h$</td> <td>computed from <sup><a href="#Goryachev2006">[4]</a></sup> and <sup><a href="#Ishihama2008">[8]</a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | ||
− | <tr> <td>$k_r$</td> <td>$5.4199\cdot 10^{-4}$</td> <td>$fmol/h$</td> <td>computed from <sup><a href="#Yu2014">[7]</a></sup> and <sup><a href="#Ishihama2008">[8]</a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> | + | <tr class="lightrow"> <td>$k_r$</td> <td>$5.4199\cdot 10^{-4}$</td> <td>$fmol/h$</td> <td>computed from <sup><a href="#Yu2014">[7]</a></sup> and <sup><a href="#Ishihama2008">[8]</a></sup> </td> <td> </td> </tr> |
<tr> <td>$k_{lossH}$</td> <td>$ln(2)/48$</td> <td>$h^{-1}$</td> <td> from <sup><a href="#Schaefer2000">[5]</a></sup></td> <td>$ ph = 7$ </td> </tr> | <tr> <td>$k_{lossH}$</td> <td>$ln(2)/48$</td> <td>$h^{-1}$</td> <td> from <sup><a href="#Schaefer2000">[5]</a></sup></td> <td>$ ph = 7$ </td> </tr> | ||
− | <tr> <td>$k_{lossR}$</td> <td>$ln(2)/80$</td> <td>$h^{-1}$</td> <td>estimated</td> <td> </td> </tr> | + | <tr class="lightrow"> <td>$k_{lossR}$</td> <td>$ln(2)/80$</td> <td>$h^{-1}$</td> <td>estimated</td> <td> </td> </tr> |
</table> | </table> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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<h2> 2-D continuous model </h2> | <h2> 2-D continuous model </h2> | ||
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<p> Using the equation system as described above, the model may also be simulated in two dimensions. Once more a finite | <p> Using the equation system as described above, the model may also be simulated in two dimensions. Once more a finite | ||
volume approach has been taken in connection with an explicit Euler scheme. All parameters have been kept constant with the one | volume approach has been taken in connection with an explicit Euler scheme. All parameters have been kept constant with the one | ||
− | exception of the chemotactic sensitivity $K_c$. | + | exception of the chemotactic sensitivity $K_c$. This has been increased to $K_c = 1.5 * 10^{-1} cm^2/h$ and therefore leads |
− | to earlier pattern | + | to earlier pattern formation. Above four simulation videos with Gaussian initial conditions can be observed. A fifth video |
shows a simulation using random initial data. The two last videos illustrate the effect of zero flux and periodic boundary | shows a simulation using random initial data. The two last videos illustrate the effect of zero flux and periodic boundary | ||
conditions. | conditions. | ||
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<h2> References </h2> | <h2> References </h2> | ||
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<a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Hybrid"> | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Hybrid"> | ||
− | <h2>Hybrid | + | <h2>Hybrid</h2> |
− | <p> </p> | + | <p> Our hybrid model merges both colony and internal level to define the cell-cell interactions of our pattern forming cells.</p> |
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<a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Internal"> | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Internal"> | ||
− | <h2>Internal | + | <h2>Internal</h2> |
− | <p> </p> | + | <p> Our internal model aims to simulate the internal dynamics of every cell with a system of ordinary differential equations.</p> |
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<a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Toulouse"> | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Toulouse"> | ||
− | <h2>Toulouse | + | <h2>FBA (Toulouse)</h2> |
<p> | <p> | ||
As a part of our modeling cooperation we exchanged models with the Toulouse | As a part of our modeling cooperation we exchanged models with the Toulouse | ||
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<a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Hybrid"> | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:KU_Leuven/Modeling/Hybrid"> | ||
− | <b>Hybrid | + | <b>Hybrid</b> |
<img | <img | ||
src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/0/02/KU_Leuven_Wiki_Button_-_Hybrid_model2.png" | src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/0/02/KU_Leuven_Wiki_Button_-_Hybrid_model2.png" | ||
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− | + | Our hybrid model merges both colony and internal level to define the cell-cell interactions of our pattern forming cells. | |
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− | <b>Internal | + | <b>Internal</b> |
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src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/4/47/KU_Leuven_Wiki_Button_-_Internal_model2.png" | src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/4/47/KU_Leuven_Wiki_Button_-_Internal_model2.png" | ||
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− | <p> | + | <p> Our internal model aims to simulate the internal dynamics of every cell with a system of ordinary differential equations. |
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 20 October 2015
1-D continuous model
The biological circuit described on the
Research page is going to be modelled. Two different cell types A and B are interacting.
Type A cells produce a repellent called leucine which causes
the cells of type B to move away. At the same time, type A cells also produce AHL, which is required by the cells of type
B to move. Initially, colonies of the two bacteria types are placed
at the center of the dish. As molecule production within the type A cells kicks in, the repellent and AHL concentrations
start to increase. This triggers the type B cells to move away from the center. Movement will continue until the
concentration of AHL is insufficient for the type B cells to move further. The behaviour of the two cell types
is described by the model given below:
Our Keller-Segel type model
$$\frac{\partial A}{\partial t} = D_a \bigtriangledown^2 A + \gamma A(1 - \frac{A}{k_{p}}),$$ $$\frac{\partial B}{\partial t} = D_b \bigtriangledown^2 B + \bigtriangledown (P(B,H,R) \bigtriangledown R) + \gamma B(1 - \frac{B}{k_{p}}), $$ $$ \frac{\partial R}{\partial t} = D_r \bigtriangledown^2 R + k_r A - k_{lossH} R $$ $$\frac{\partial H}{\partial t} = D_h \bigtriangledown^2 H + k_h A - k_{lossR} H . $$With:
$$ P(B,H,R) = \frac{B K_{c} H}{R}. $$
The model has been derived while looking at [1] and [2]
.
The terms that appear can be grouped into four categories. Every equation has a diffusion term given by
$D_x \bigtriangledown^2 X$, diffusion smoothes peaks by spreading them out in space. The two equations related to cell
densities contain logistic growth terms of the form $\gamma X(1-\frac{X}{k_x})$, which model the cell growth during
simulation time. Finally the second equation describing the moving cells comes with a variable coefficient Poisson term
$\bigtriangledown (P \bigtriangledown X)$ which describes the cell movement. Last but not least,
we have the two bottom equations. These two model concentrations.
Both contain linear production and degradation terms, which look
like $kX$. It is important to keep in mind that even though the degradation terms appear as linear terms in the
differential equation the solution will be exponential decay.
To generate the video file, the system has been discretized using a finite volume approach in conjunction,
with an explicit Euler scheme. For finite volume methods to work, we rewrote our equations as conservation laws. Then each
grid point is assigned the area around it, such that flux of cells or molecules leaving one cell enters another one. From
discretizing the integrated conservation law the following expression is obtained in one dimension:
Discretized Keller-Segel type model
$$ A^{n+1}_j = A^n_j + \triangle t \cdot (D_a/(\triangle x)^2 \cdot ( A^n_{j-1} + A^n_{j+1} - 2 \cdot A^n_j)) ... $$ $$ + \gamma \cdot A^n_j \cdot (1 - A^n_j / kp)) $$ $$B^{n+1}_j = B^n_j +\triangle t \cdot (1/ (\triangle x)^2 \cdot (D_b\cdot (B^n_{j-1} + B^n_{j+1} - 2B^n_j)\dots $$ $$ +(P^n_{j+\frac{1}{2}} \cdot (R^n_{j+1} - R^n_j) - P^n_{j-\frac{1}{2}} \cdot (R^n_j - R^n_{j-1}))) \dots $$ $$ + \gamma \cdot B^n_j \cdot (1 - B^n_j / kp)) $$ $$ R^{n+1}_j = R^n_j + \triangle t \cdot( D_r \cdot (R^n_{j+1} + R^n_{j-1} - 2 R^n_j) /(\triangle x^2) \dots $$ $$ + kr \cdot A^n_j - k_{lossR} \cdot R^n_j) $$ $$ H^{n+1}_j = H^n_j + \triangle t \cdot ( D_h \cdot (H^n_{j+1} + H^n_{j-1} - 2 H^n_j) / (\triangle x)^2 \dots $$ $$ + k_h \cdot A^n_j - k_{lossH} \cdot H^n_j ) $$For the equations given above, the left hand side values at the next time step depend exclusively on data of the previous time step as illustrated in the figure below:
The image above shows the dependency of data in time and space. The computational molecule used in this case utilizes only
data of the previous time level $t_n$ to compute data at the next time level $t_{n+1}$. A scheme with a space time
dependency like the one shown above is called an explicit scheme.
The video box above shows the solution of the discretized system in one dimension. To gain additional insight into the
effect of the different terms of the model, we computed simulations of different term combinations. Use the buttons
to choose from the videos.
The first term in each equation is a diffusion term. Diffusion smooths out edges of an initial condition, eventually
it leads to an even distribution. The initial condition in the diffusion simulation is rectangular the illustrate the
smoothing. Another important part of the two first equations which model bacteria density is the logistic growth term.
The video which visualizes logistic growth starts with a Gaussian distributed initial condition, which is more realistic
then the rectangular initial condition used in the diffusion term simulation.
The most important term is the chemotaxis term $\bigtriangledown (P(B,H,R) \bigtriangledown R)$. It is simulated in conjuction
with diffusion. The evening out of the diffusion term leads to acceptable solutions throughout a wider parameter range.
However, the result shown in the video is not satisfactory. No chemicals are simulated, the assumption here is that the type
B cells are directly repelled by type A bacteria, apart from the problem that this is biologically impossible the resulting
wave is quite small and would probably not be recognizable on a Petri dish. The next step we took was to use a model closer
to what is possible in nature and include the repellent leucine in the simulation. An additional simulation including logistic
growth with a high growth constant ($\gamma = 0.008$) and leucine production can be played by clicking the corresponding
button above.
This simulation shows that high bacterial growth rates are quite detrimental to pattern formation.
Another video with a lower growth constant ($\gamma = 0.002$) shows more promising results, but the wave could be more
pronounced. The last simulation can be played above.
This one included leucine and AHL it is thus equivalent to the Keller-Segel type model shown in the first box
and the discretization provided in the second box. Hereby, including AHL which increases cell motility at the center of the
plate where the colonies are initially placed the model to produces a satisfactory large wave.
Fortunately the reproduction rate can be adjusted by choosing the temperature or the growth medium accordingly, therefore
it should be possible to achieve the low growths needed for pattern formation in the lab.
Zero flux and periodic boundary conditions have been implemented. The boundaries are the edges of the domain on which the
equation system is solved. Here the domain ranges from zero to eight centimetres, which is the diameter of a Petri dish.
With zero flux boundaries
the first derivative is set to zero at the boundaries, which means that neither bacteria nor chemicals are allowed to pass
trough the boundary. Periodic boundaries connect pairs of boundaries to each other, which means that cells leaving at the top
of the boundary appear at the bottom,
cells leaving at the left boundary reappear at the right and so on. In the continuous context these boundary conditions have
been implemented to allow comparisons with the hybrid model, where these boundaries are also used.
Finally simulations have been done using the parameters given in the table below:
Parameter | Value | Unit | Source | Comment |
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$D_a$ | $0.072 \cdot 10^{-3}$ | $cm^2/h$ | following [1] | |
$D_b$ | $2.376 \cdot 10^{-3}$ | $cm^2/h$ | following [1] | |
$D_r$ | $26.46 \cdot 10^{-3}$ | $cm^2/h$ | as found in [6] | $298.2 K$ |
$D_h$ | $50 \cdot 10^{-3}$ | $cm^2/h$ | from [3] | |
$K_{c}$ | $8.5 \cdot 10^{-3}$ | $cm^2 \cdot cl/h$ | estimated | |
$\gamma$ | $0.002$ | $h^{-1}$ | estimated | |
$k_p$ | $1.0 \cdot 10^3$ | $cl^{-1}$ | estimated | |
$k_h$ | $17.9 \cdot 10^{-4}$ | $fmol/h$ | computed from [4] and [8] | |
$k_r$ | $5.4199\cdot 10^{-4}$ | $fmol/h$ | computed from [7] and [8] | |
$k_{lossH}$ | $ln(2)/48$ | $h^{-1}$ | from [5] | $ ph = 7$ |
$k_{lossR}$ | $ln(2)/80$ | $h^{-1}$ | estimated |
2-D continuous model
Using the equation system as described above, the model may also be simulated in two dimensions. Once more a finite volume approach has been taken in connection with an explicit Euler scheme. All parameters have been kept constant with the one exception of the chemotactic sensitivity $K_c$. This has been increased to $K_c = 1.5 * 10^{-1} cm^2/h$ and therefore leads to earlier pattern formation. Above four simulation videos with Gaussian initial conditions can be observed. A fifth video shows a simulation using random initial data. The two last videos illustrate the effect of zero flux and periodic boundary conditions.
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