In silico Kinetic Model of iNOS expression in macrophages

Taha Salim, Elebeoba E. May

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Abstract

Macrophages are a key component in the host innate response and are major contributors to the proinflammatory response against pathogens. One of the key players in the proinflammatory response is induced nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), an enzyme that provides the nitric oxide needed by phagocytic cells to create reactive nitrogen species, which are highly damaging to intracellular pathogens. To model the macrophage intracellular mechanism of iNOS gene expression, we use a systems biology approach to capture the dynamics of the iNOS gene expression system stimulated by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and IFN-y. Our simulation results agree with in vitro assays of iNOS gene expression and provide a platform for further investigating the potential impact of LPS and IFN-y variations on macrophage effector function.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Subtitle of host publicationEMBC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1159-1161
Number of pages3
Volume2014
ISBN (Print)9781424479290
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2 2014
Event2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014 - Chicago, United States
Duration: Aug 26 2014Aug 30 2014

Other

Other2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period8/26/148/30/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Biomedical Engineering

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