| Literature DB >> 16112688 |
Smiljana Jelić1, Zeljko Cupić, Ljiljana Kolar-Anić.
Abstract
Mathematical modeling has proven to be valuable in understanding of the complex biological systems dynamics. In the present report we have developed an initial model of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system self-regulatory activity. A four-dimensional non-linear differential equation model of the hormone secretion was formulated and used to analyze plasma cortisol levels in humans. The aim of this work was to explore in greater detail the role of this system in normal, homeostatic, conditions, since it is the first and unavoidable step in further understanding of the role of this complex neuroendocrine system in pathophysiological conditions. Neither the underlying mechanisms nor the physiological significance of this system are fully understood yet.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16112688 DOI: 10.1016/j.mbs.2005.06.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Math Biosci ISSN: 0025-5564 Impact factor: 2.144