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'''Questions''':([[Imperial College/Courses/Spring2008/Synthetic Biology/Computer Modelling Practicals/Practical 1/Report|see report structure]])
* From the ODE system description, create all the necessary kinetics reactions in the network provided. We will be considering <math> K_{1}=10^5 M^{-1} s^{-1}</math>,<math> K_{2}= 1000 s^{-1} </math>,<math> K_{3}= 10^{-1}</math>,<math> K_{4}= 2 M^{-1} s^{-1}</math>,<math> [E]_{t=0}= 0.01 M</math>,<math> [S]_{t=0}=0.01M </math>,<math> [P]_{t=0}=0</math>
* From the ODE system description, create all the necessary kinetics reactions in the network provided. We will be considering <math> K_{1}=10^5 M^{-1} s^{-1}</math>,<math> K_{2}= 1000 s^{-1} </math>,<math> K_{3}= 10^{-1}</math>,<math> [E]_{t=0}= 0.01 M</math>,<math> [S]_{t=0}=0.01M </math>,<math> [P]_{t=0}=0</math>
* Open the Simulation Panel, set Time=150, NbPoints=1000.
* Open the Simulation Panel, set Time=150, NbPoints=1000.
* Run a simulation, and comment on the different phases during the product formation. Pay special attention to the formation and decay of the [ES] complex. Note that this is a full simulation of the reaction scheme and so does not rely on any assumptions.
* Run a simulation, and comment on the different phases during the product formation. Pay special attention to the formation and decay of the [ES] complex. Note that this is a full simulation of the reaction scheme and so does not rely on any assumptions.

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Practical 1


Objectives:

  • To learn how to use a computational modelling tool for biochemical reaction simulations.
    • To build biochemical networks
    • To simulate the time evolution of the reactions
  • To explore the properties of simple biochemical reactions.
    • A --> B --> C model
    • Michaelis-Menten model

Deliverables

  • A brief report is expected ( see structure). Report due Monday 18th February 2008.
  • When you find in the text (illustration needed), it means that you will have to provide an image export of your simulation results in your report.
  • Instructors: Vincent Rouilly, Geoff Baldwin.


Part I: Introduction to Computer Modelling

  • "All models are wrong, but some of them are useful", George Box.


Part II: Getting to know CellDesigner


Part III: Building Your First Model: A --> B --> C


In this section, you will build your first model from scratch with CellDesigner, and you will learn to run a simulation. The model explored describe a system where a compound 'A' is transformed into a compound 'B', which is consequently transformed into a compound 'C'.

To start, launch the CellDesigner Application: Double Click on the Icon found on your Desktop. Then follow the instructions below to build the model.


Model CellDesigner Instructions
[math]\displaystyle{ A \xrightarrow{k_{1}} B \xrightarrow{k_{2}} C }[/math]
  • Define the topology of the reaction network:
    • Open a NEW document: File -> New.
    • Create 3 compounds A, B, and C (help).
    • Create Reaction_1 linking 'A' to 'B' (help).
    • Create Reaction_2 linking 'B' to 'C'
  • Save your model

Following the Law of Mass action, the dynamic of the system is described as:

[math]\displaystyle{ \begin{alignat}{2} \frac{d[A]}{dt} & = - k_{1}*[A] \\ \frac{d[B]}{dt} & = k_{1}*[A] -k_{2}*[B] \\ \frac{d[C]}{dt} & = k_{2}*[B] \end{alignat} }[/math]
  • Edit Reaction_1, Create a NEW local parameter called k1, value equals 1.0 (help).
  • Create a kinetic law for Reaction_1, according to the dynamical system (help).
  • Edit Reaction_2, Create a NEW local parameter called k2, value equals 10.0
  • Create a kinetic law for Reaction_2, according to the dynamical system.
  • Save your model.
Simulate the dynamical behaviour
  • Open Simulation Panel (help)
  • In the top left panel set the End Time as 10 seconds
  • Set the number of points as 1000 (gives a nice smooth curve)
  • The panel below will be on the species tab, set Initial quantity of A as 10
  • Press Execute, and check results.
  • Questions:(see report structure)
    • How do A, B and C, change with time using these default parameters?
    • Now swap the values of k1 and k2 (k1=10 and k2=1)under the parameters tab
      • How does this alter the formation of C?
      • How does B change?
        • Explain these results
    • If you had real life data showing the accumulation of C for an A-B-C reaction you could fit the data using this model and two rate constants would be returned. Could you assign these rate constants to k1 or k2 (yes or no)?
    • What additional data would you need to assign k1 and k2?


Part IV: Michaelis-Menten Model


An enzyme converts a substrate into a product, this is usually an irreversible reaction and is treated as such in the Michaelis-Menten model. An enzyme reaction constitutes a dynamic process and can be studied as such. One may look at the time courses of the reactants, or look at the steady-states and their stability properties. This part of the tutorial deals with well-known Michaelis-Menten formula. Here, we will focus on comparing the Michaelis-Menten approximation to the full enzymatic reaction network.


Model CellDesigner Instructions
[math]\displaystyle{ E + S \begin{matrix} k_1 \\ \longrightarrow \\ \longleftarrow \\ k_{2} \end{matrix} ES \begin{matrix} k_3 \\ \longrightarrow\\ \end{matrix} E + P }[/math]
  • Download this File on your desktop.
  • Open the file with CellDesigner.
  • 1 reaction network topology is described in this file, no kinetics information is yet defined.
Following law of mass action, we can write:

[math]\displaystyle{ \begin{alignat}{2} \frac{d[E]}{dt} & = k_{2}[ES] - k_{1}[E][S] + k_{3}[ES] \\ \frac{d[S]}{dt} & = k_{2}[ES] - k_{1}[E][S] \\ \frac{d[ES]}{dt} & = k_{1}[E][S] - k_{2}[ES] - k_{3}[ES] \\ \frac{d[P]}{dt} & = k_{3}[ES] \end{alignat} }[/math]

Simple Enzymatic Reaction

Questions:(see report structure)

  • From the ODE system description, create all the necessary kinetics reactions in the network provided. We will be considering [math]\displaystyle{ K_{1}=10^5 M^{-1} s^{-1} }[/math],[math]\displaystyle{ K_{2}= 1000 s^{-1} }[/math],[math]\displaystyle{ K_{3}= 10^{-1} }[/math],[math]\displaystyle{ [E]_{t=0}= 0.01 M }[/math],[math]\displaystyle{ [S]_{t=0}=0.01M }[/math],[math]\displaystyle{ [P]_{t=0}=0 }[/math]
  • Open the Simulation Panel, set Time=150, NbPoints=1000.
  • Run a simulation, and comment on the different phases during the product formation. Pay special attention to the formation and decay of the [ES] complex. Note that this is a full simulation of the reaction scheme and so does not rely on any assumptions.
Model CellDesigner Instructions
[math]\displaystyle{ S \xrightarrow{E0} P }[/math]

Simple Enzymatic Reaction

  • We want now to investigate the Michaelis-Menten approximation. Show that under the assumption that the complex [ES] is at steady-state ([math]\displaystyle{ \frac{d[ES]}{dt}=0 }[/math]), we can write: [math]\displaystyle{ \frac{d[P]}{dt}= \frac{Vmax[S]}{Km+[S]} }[/math]. (Note that [math]\displaystyle{ [E]_{t=0}=[E]_{t}+[ES]_{t} }[/math]). Also, make sure that the concentration of the substrate is at least 10 fold greater than the concentration of the enzyme.
  • Express (Km and Vmax) with regards to K_1, K_2, K_3 and [math]\displaystyle{ [E]_{0} }[/math]; see the links below on how the Michaelis-Menten equation is derived if you are not sure.
  • Now create a new reaction in CellDesigner(as shown above)with an Enzyme that acts on the reaction. Define the maths for this reaction based on the above form of the Michaelis Menten equation. Make sure that both models are equivalent with regards to their parameters.
  • Run simulations, and comment on the differences observed between the full model, and the Michaelis-Menten approximation.
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