Phase Synchronization Based on Regions Heterogeneity in Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

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10.2991/iiicec-15.2015.160How to use a DOI?

Keywords

SCN network; Kuramoto model; phase synchronization/entrainment

Abstract

Based on the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) structure and molecular biology, numerous significant results have been obtained via some well-designed network-models as regards to circadian rhythm, in which synchronized cells can be entrained by a 24-h light-dark cycle. However, existing models cannot explain the phase synchronization clearly, such as jet lag. In this paper, a modified Kuramoto model in SCN network is proposed. Results show that the model exhibits some prominent characteristics of phase synchronization. The results obtained in this model also provide some deep insights for the mechanism of circadian rhythm, and lay a foundation for further discussion and analysis.

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© 2015, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Qingduan Fan
AU  - Zengrong Liu
PY  - 2015/03
DA  - 2015/03
TI  - Phase Synchronization Based on Regions Heterogeneity in Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
BT  - Proceedings of the 2015 International Industrial Informatics and Computer Engineering Conference
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 711
EP  - 714
SN  - 2352-538X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/iiicec-15.2015.160
DO  - 10.2991/iiicec-15.2015.160
ID  - Fan2015/03
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