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Validation of qualitative models of genetic regulatory networks by model checking : Analysis of the nutritional stress response in Escherichia coli G. Batt, D. Ropers, H. de Jong, J. Geiselmann, R. Mateescu, M. Page, D. Schneider Bioinformatics, 21(Suppl 1) :i19-i28, 2005. Motivation : The modeling and simulation of genetic regulatory networks has created the need for tools for model validation. The main challenges of model validation are the achievement of a match between the precision of model predictions and experimental data, as well as the efficient and reliable comparison of the predictions and observations. Results : We present an approach towards the validation of models of genetic regulatory networks addressing the above challenges. It combines a method for qualitative modeling and simulation with techniques for model checking, and is supported by a new version of the computer tool GNA. The model-validation approach has been applied to the analysis of the network controlling the nutritional stress response in Escherichia coli. Free abstract
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