On the Mathematical Modelling of Complex Biological Systems. A Kinetic Theory Approach
Delitala, Marcello
Bollettino dell'Unione Matematica Italiana, Tome 1 (2008), p. 603-618 / Harvested from Biblioteca Digitale Italiana di Matematica
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This paper deals with the mathematical modelling, based on the kinetic theory of active particles, of a complex biological living system constituted by different populations of cells. The modelling refers to the competition between immune and tumor cells. Moreover, a qualitative and quantitative analysis is developed, to show how the models can describe several interesting phenomena related to biological applications. A final section highlights further research perspectives related to the modelling of genetic mutations.

Publié le : 2008-10-01
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Delitala, Marcello. On the Mathematical Modelling of Complex Biological Systems. A Kinetic Theory Approach. Bollettino dell'Unione Matematica Italiana, Tome 1 (2008) pp. 603-618. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/BUMI_2008_9_1_3_603_0/

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