Abstract

Markov models are widely used to represent ion channel protein configurations as different states in the model’s topology. Such models allow for dynamic simulation of ion channel kinetics through the simulated application of voltage potentials across a cell membrane. In this chapter, we present a general method for creating Markov models of ion channel kinetics using computational optimization alongside a fully featured example model of a cardiac potassium channel. Our methods cover designing training protocols, iteratively testing potential model topologies for structure identification, creation of algorithms for model simulation, as well as methods for assessing the quality of fit for a finalized model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages139-156
Number of pages18
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2796
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Action potentials
  • Computational optimization
  • Ion channels
  • Markov models
  • Model creation
  • Modeling
  • Simulation

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