Multiagent modelling and simulation of carbohydrate oxidation in cell

Abstract

A cell consists of a large number of components interacting in a dynamic environment. The complexity of interactions among cell components makes design of cell simulation a challenging task. Multiagent systems can be considered a suitable framework for modelling and engineering complex systems organised as autonomous interactive components. The multiagent paradigm proved natural and useful not only in building simulations, but also for devising an engineering methodology. To evaluate the proposed approach, we constructed a multiagent model of cell components involved in the metabolic pathways of Carbohydrate Oxidation (CO).