Genetic Network Analyzer : Qualitative simulation of genetic regulatory networks H. de Jong, J. Geiselmann, C. Hernandez, M. Page Bioinformatics, 19(3) : 336-344, 2003 Motivation : The study of genetic regulatory networks has received a major impetus from the recent development of experimental techniques allowing the measurement of patterns of gene expression in a massively parallel way. This experimental progress calls for the development of appropriate computer tools for the modeling and simulation of gene regulation processes. Results : We present Genetic Network Analyzer (GNA), a computer tool for the modeling and simulation of genetic regulatory networks. The tool is based on a qualitative simulation method that employs coarse-grained models of regulatory networks. The use of GNA is illustrated by a case study of the network of genes and interactions regulating the initiation of sporulation in Bacillus subtilis. Recommended by Faculty of 1000
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