Model
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Background
Since RNA-based thermoregulation performs in a more immediate and more effective manner, we focused on building a RNA-based thermosensors toolkit. The principle of heat-inducible RNA-based thermosensors is when temperature increase, hydrogen bond fracture, and the secondary structure (stem-loop structure) of RNA thermosensors is destroyed. The RBS sequence exposes and fluorescence increases. However, lacking of a proven Toolkit hamper the heavy use of this kind of thermosensor. Our model is aiming at building a data base for our Toolkit with focused features for potential users.
Figure 1. principle of heat-inducible RNA-based thermosensors
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Achievement
- ·Developed a Curve Fitting Model to extract focused feature of Themosensors.
- ·Developed a quantitative criterion to judge an applicable thermosensor.
- ·Developed an Intelligent Screening System to avoid undesirable thermosensors, improving our experimental efficiency.
- ·Found free energy and GC content as crucial factor on RNA-based thermosensors.
- ·Developed an Thermo Loss System to evaluate the cost effect of temperature.
- ·Made our script publically available for use by other teams.
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Achievement
We employ numerous technics and equations to have the most accuracy access to the problems raised in our project. Examples include random forest algorithm in machine learning, statistical postrulate, least square estimation, Taylor serious expansion, Van 't Hoff statistical , Hill equation, heat conduction equation and finite difference calculus.
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Integration
Our models are closely interlinked with our project. Results of our model also feedback to our design and human practices work in several important ways. Some examples include:
1.The Curve Fitting Model bridge the gap between experimental data and valid thermal features for potential users. It provided us a detailed and continuous description of behavior of our RNA thermosensor by fitting a temperature-dependent expression curve. Moreover, it provided us a quantitative criteria to judge a valid thermosensor.
2.The Screening System is an intelligent machine learning system to screen the valid RNA sequence. Using the random forest algorithm, it feedback to the design by minimizing invalid samples.
3.The Cost Analyses built a heat conduction equation to estimate the heat loss power of Yogurt fermenters, providing us an important commercial reference to learn the effect of our production on cost saving and energy conservation during the work of human practice.