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System and Control Theory Furthers the Understanding of Biological Signal Transduction

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Biology and Control Theory: Current Challenges

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences ((LNCIS,volume 357))

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This article discusses why novel modelling and analysis methods are required for biological systems, presents recent advances and outlines some future challenges. In this respect, the main focus is placed upon methods for parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis as they are encountered in systems biology.

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Bullinger, E., Findeisen, R., Kalamatianos, D., Wellstead, P. (2007). System and Control Theory Furthers the Understanding of Biological Signal Transduction. In: Queinnec, I., Tarbouriech, S., Garcia, G., Niculescu, SI. (eds) Biology and Control Theory: Current Challenges. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, vol 357. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71988-5_6

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