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A One-Dimensional Model For Neuronal Growth

Perna, Stefano LU (2013) In Master's Theses in Mathematical Sciences 2013:E10 FMA820 20122
Mathematics (Faculty of Engineering)
Abstract
A mathematical model for neuronal growth is presented, describing the process of axonal elongation. The main construction material is a protein called tubulin, which is produced in the soma (core body of the cell), and transported inside the axon to a structure known as the growth cone on its tip, where the construction process occurs. The concentration of tubulin is modelled by a convection-diffusion PDE along the axon and by an ODE in the small tip. The length of the axon as a function of time is given by another ODE which models the building process in the growth cone. The entire model constitutes a coupled moving-boundary problem for which a numerical method is described and investigated. Simulation are also presented with parameter... (More)
A mathematical model for neuronal growth is presented, describing the process of axonal elongation. The main construction material is a protein called tubulin, which is produced in the soma (core body of the cell), and transported inside the axon to a structure known as the growth cone on its tip, where the construction process occurs. The concentration of tubulin is modelled by a convection-diffusion PDE along the axon and by an ODE in the small tip. The length of the axon as a function of time is given by another ODE which models the building process in the growth cone. The entire model constitutes a coupled moving-boundary problem for which a numerical method is described and investigated. Simulation are also presented with parameter values from literature in the case of the squid (Loligo pealeii). (Less)
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author
Perna, Stefano LU
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organization
course
FMA820 20122
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
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Master's Theses in Mathematical Sciences 2013:E10
report number
LUTFMA-3241-2013
ISSN
1404-6342
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2013:E10
language
English
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3563796
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2013-05-29 14:55:09
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  abstract     = {{A mathematical model for neuronal growth is presented, describing the process of axonal elongation. The main construction material is a protein called tubulin, which is produced in the soma (core body of the cell), and transported inside the axon to a structure known as the growth cone on its tip, where the construction process occurs. The concentration of tubulin is modelled by a convection-diffusion PDE along the axon and by an ODE in the small tip. The length of the axon as a function of time is given by another ODE which models the building process in the growth cone. The entire model constitutes a coupled moving-boundary problem for which a numerical method is described and investigated. Simulation are also presented with parameter values from literature in the case of the squid (Loligo pealeii).}},
  author       = {{Perna, Stefano}},
  issn         = {{1404-6342}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master's Theses in Mathematical Sciences 2013:E10}},
  title        = {{A One-Dimensional Model For Neuronal Growth}},
  year         = {{2013}},
}