Epigenetics as a first exit problem

被引:118
作者
Aurell, E
Sneppen, K
机构
[1] SICS, SE-16429 Kista, Sweden
[2] KTH, NADA, SANS, SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
[3] NORDITA, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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D O I
10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.048101
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
We develop a framework to discuss the stability of epigenetic states as first exit problems in dynamical systems with noise. We consider in particular the stability of the lysogenic state of the A prophage. The formalism defines a quantitative measure of robustness of inherited states.
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页码:4 / 481014
页数:4
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