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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
Subtitle of host publication | EMBC 2014 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 1159-1161 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Volume | 2014 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781424479290 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2 2014 |
Event | 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014 - Chicago, United States Duration: Aug 26 2014 → Aug 30 2014 |
Other
Other | 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Chicago |
Period | 8/26/14 → 8/30/14 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science Applications
- Biomedical Engineering