Quantitative metrics for bio-modeling algorithm selection

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2008:2008:4613-6. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4650241.

Abstract

In this paper, we report our efforts in developing guidelines that are capable of helping researchers to select algorithms in systems biology modeling. We propose a set of metrics based on discrete observable units in terms of key bio-modeling considerations. We accomplish this by (i) reviewing classical metric definitions, (ii) implementing widely used modeling algorithms on a specific case study, and (iii) testing metrics that are a hybrid of classical metrics and key bio-modeling considerations. The modeling algorithms implemented are Michaelis-Menten kinetics, generalized mass action, flux balance analysis, and metabolic control analysis. This work extends our previous work in developing qualitative guidelines to select bio-modeling algorithms. Our results impact systems biology modeling specifically by increasing the level of confidence for users to select bio-modeling algorithms by using quantitative metrics appropriately.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Animals
  • Biochemistry / methods
  • Catalysis
  • Computer Simulation
  • Humans
  • Kinetics
  • Models, Biological
  • Models, Statistical
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Systems Biology*