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Internal signal stochastic resonance of a synthetic gene network

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The dynamics behavior of a synthetic gene network controlled by random noise is investigated using a model proposed recently. The phenomena of noise induced oscillation (NIO) of the protein concentrations and internal signal stochastic resonance (SR) are studied by computer simulation. We also find that there exists an optimal noise intensity that can most favor the occurrence of effective oscillation (EO). Finally we discuss the potential constructive roles of SR on gene expression systems.

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    Zhiwei Wang, Zhonghuai Hou & Houwen Xin

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Wang, Z., Hou, Z. & Xin, H. Internal signal stochastic resonance of a synthetic gene network. Sc. China Ser. B-Chem. 48, 189–194 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1360/042004-85

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