Thomas rules for multistationarity and oscillations
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Thomas rules for multistationarity and oscillations are qualitative criteria in the theory of gene regulatory networks that relate the presence of positive and negative feedback circuits to the possibility of multiple stable states and sustained oscillatory behavior.
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Target entity: Thomas rules for multistationarity and oscillations Context triple: [René Thomas, knownFor, Thomas rules for multistationarity and oscillations]
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Nyquist stability criterion
The Nyquist stability criterion is a graphical frequency-domain method in control theory used to determine the stability of feedback systems by analyzing how their open-loop transfer function encircles a critical point in the complex plane.
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Israel–Carter–Robinson uniqueness theorems
The Israel–Carter–Robinson uniqueness theorems are a set of results in general relativity showing that stationary, asymptotically flat black holes in four-dimensional spacetime are completely characterized by just their mass, charge, and angular momentum.
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Dynamic Systems and Control Division
The Dynamic Systems and Control Division is a technical division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers focused on the modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic engineering systems.
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Into the Cool: Energy Flow, Thermodynamics, and Life
"Into the Cool: Energy Flow, Thermodynamics, and Life" is a popular science book that explores how thermodynamics and energy flow shape the emergence, complexity, and evolution of life and other natural systems.
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On Equilibrium
On Equilibrium is a philosophical work by John Ralston Saul that explores the importance of balancing key human qualities—such as reason, ethics, and common sense—to create a more humane and democratic society.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Thomas rules for multistationarity and oscillations Target entity description: Thomas rules for multistationarity and oscillations are qualitative criteria in the theory of gene regulatory networks that relate the presence of positive and negative feedback circuits to the possibility of multiple stable states and sustained oscillatory behavior.
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A.
Nyquist stability criterion
The Nyquist stability criterion is a graphical frequency-domain method in control theory used to determine the stability of feedback systems by analyzing how their open-loop transfer function encircles a critical point in the complex plane.
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B.
Israel–Carter–Robinson uniqueness theorems
The Israel–Carter–Robinson uniqueness theorems are a set of results in general relativity showing that stationary, asymptotically flat black holes in four-dimensional spacetime are completely characterized by just their mass, charge, and angular momentum.
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C.
Dynamic Systems and Control Division
The Dynamic Systems and Control Division is a technical division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers focused on the modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic engineering systems.
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D.
Into the Cool: Energy Flow, Thermodynamics, and Life
"Into the Cool: Energy Flow, Thermodynamics, and Life" is a popular science book that explores how thermodynamics and energy flow shape the emergence, complexity, and evolution of life and other natural systems.
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E.
On Equilibrium
On Equilibrium is a philosophical work by John Ralston Saul that explores the importance of balancing key human qualities—such as reason, ethics, and common sense—to create a more humane and democratic society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
qualitative rule in gene regulatory network theory
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theoretical criterion in systems biology ⓘ |
| aimsTo | link network topology to possible dynamical behaviors ⓘ |
| analyzes | sign structure of feedback loops ⓘ |
| appliedIn |
modeling of cell cycle regulation
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modeling of circadian clocks ⓘ modeling of developmental gene networks ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
biological regulatory networks
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discrete dynamical models of gene regulation ⓘ gene regulatory networks ⓘ |
| assumes | regulatory interactions can be classified as activating or inhibiting ⓘ |
| basedOn |
signs of regulatory interactions
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structure of interaction graphs ⓘ |
| category | rule-based criteria in dynamical systems ⓘ |
| clarifies | role of feedback sign in biological regulation ⓘ |
| concerns |
necessary conditions for multiple stable states in regulatory networks
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necessary conditions for sustained oscillatory behavior in regulatory networks ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
feedback circuits
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multistationarity ⓘ negative feedback circuits ⓘ positive feedback circuits ⓘ sustained oscillations ⓘ |
| doesNotProvide |
sufficient conditions for multistationarity
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sufficient conditions for oscillations ⓘ |
| field |
dynamical systems theory
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mathematical biology ⓘ systems biology ⓘ
linked to:
Harvard Center for Systems Biology
theoretical biology ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Thomas rule for multistationarity
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Thomas rule for sustained oscillations ⓘ |
| implies |
absence of negative circuits precludes sustained oscillations
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absence of positive circuits precludes multistationarity ⓘ |
| influenced | development of qualitative modeling tools in systems biology ⓘ |
| involves |
analysis of circuit parity
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graph-theoretic representation of regulatory networks ⓘ qualitative dynamical reasoning ⓘ |
| namedAfter | René Thomas ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Boolean network models
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logical modeling of regulatory networks ⓘ multi-valued logical models ⓘ |
| statesThat |
the existence of a negative feedback circuit is a necessary condition for sustained oscillations
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the existence of a positive feedback circuit is a necessary condition for multistationarity ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
| usedFor |
predicting potential for biological rhythms
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predicting potential for cell differentiation states ⓘ qualitative analysis of gene network dynamics ⓘ |
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