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| Control of cellular behaviors plays a critical role in pattern formation, growth regulation and regeneration. Numerous developmental processes have been extensively studied from a mechanistic perspective, but only recently have serious efforts been directed toward systems biology approach. In this talk, I will present two biological systems to study pattern formation by using phase field model. First, we present a mathematical model that incorporates the interplays between Rac, filamentous actin (F-actin), and membrane tension for the formation of cell polarity. Second, I present a phase field approach to study the neuroblast delamination in Drosophila. Dynamics of cell ingression and role of actin-myosin network in apical constriction reveal that the myosin signaling drives neuroblast delaminiation in such rare event. The joint work with Feng Liu (PKU), Yan Yan (HKUST). |
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