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BIOMD0000000005 from BioModels Database

ABSTRACT: BIOMD0000000005 from BioModels Database

SUBMITTER: Ron Henkel

PROVIDER: 196 | FAIRDOMHub | 2019-12-16

REPOSITORIES: FAIRDOMHub

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Modeling the cell division cycle: cdc2 and cyclin interactions.

Tyson J J JJ

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 19910801 16

The proteins cdc2 and cyclin form a heterodimer (maturation promoting factor) that controls the major events of the cell cycle. A mathematical model for the interactions of cdc2 and cyclin is constructed. Simulation and analysis of the model show that the control system can operate in three modes: as a steady state with high maturation promoting factor activity, as a spontaneous oscillator, or as an excitable switch. We associate the steady state with metaphase arrest in unfertilized eggs, the s ...[more]

PMID: 1831270

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BIOMD0000000005 from BioModels Database

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Modeling the cell division cycle: cdc2 and cyclin interactions.

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