A cellular automata model of an anticipatory system.
An anticipatory system has been modeled using the dynamic characteristics of cellular automata. Rules governing the steps in an enzymatic conversion of substrates to products are operative in the system. A concentration of an intermediate product influences the creation of a supplemental enzyme that enhances the competence of an enzyme down stream. This anticipation of the future event creates a condition in which the concentration of a later substrate is suppressed, a property characteristic of the system. The model presents a useful opportunity to study a variety of aspects of this fascinating phenomena.
Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298, USA. kier@gems.vcu.edu
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D004789:Enzyme Activation; D004798:Enzymes / Q000378:metabolism*; D007700:Kinetics; D008954:Models, Biological
D004798:Enzymes