Computational evaluation of planarian regeneration models

Marianna Budnikova, Jeffrey W. Habig, Tim Andersen

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Abstract

We have combined a cell-based modeling platform with a database of formally encoded morphological experiments and their outcomes in order to automate the search for computational models of cellular networks involved in maintenance of morphology and to validate such models against existing experimental outcomes. To achieve automated validation of virtual cellular models, we have developed an algorithm for converting a formal graph representation of planarian morphologies into a polygon representation which can be overlayed with a cell-based model. We show how the overlay algorithm can be used as a basis for the fitness function to guide automated searches for models of cellular development.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ICAI 2014 - WORLDCOMP 2014
EditorsHamid R. Arabnia, David de la Fuente, Elena B. Kozerenko, Peter M. LaMonica, Raymond A. Liuzzi, Jose A. Olivas, Todd Waskiewicz, George Jandieri, Ashu M.G. Solo, Fernando G. Tinetti
Pages555-560
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)1601322763, 9781601322760
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ICAI 2014 - WORLDCOMP 2014 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 21 Jul 201424 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ICAI 2014 - WORLDCOMP 2014

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ICAI 2014 - WORLDCOMP 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period21/07/1424/07/14

Keywords

  • Planaria
  • Regeneration
  • Tissue modeling

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