pastboon

pastboon simulates parameterized stochastic Boolean networks to enable researchers to study phenotypic effects of perturbations on cellular processes.

Key Features:

• Parameterized Stochastic Boolean Network Simulation: pastboon simulates parameterized stochastic Boolean networks using three parameterization methods.
• Perturbation Analysis: pastboon enables researchers to study the phenotypic effects of various perturbations on Boolean network models describing cellular processes.
• Behavioral Manipulation Without Logical Function Knowledge: pastboon alters network behavior without requiring detailed knowledge of the logical functions or rationale behind the logical equations.

Scientific Applications:

• Systems Biology: pastboon finds valuable applications in systems biology for studying cellular processes through Boolean network models.
• Phenotypic Effect Prediction: pastboon enables study of phenotypic effects of perturbations on Boolean network models describing cellular processes.

Methodology:

pastboon incorporates a set of parameters into the logical functions of Boolean networks using three parameterization methods.