Analysis of a model for bacteriophage infections and bacteria defense: a synergetics perspective

A model for bacteriophage infections and bacteria defense is analyzed using the concepts of synergetics. The model order parameter is determined and the corresponding amplitude equations are derived. Within this framework it is shown how the order parameter defines a multi-species building block tha...

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Published inFrontiers in network physiology Vol. 5
Main Author Frank, T. D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Frontiers Media S.A 19.09.2025
Subjects
bacteriophages
infection dynamics
network physiology
order parameters
synergetics
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ISSN2674-0109
2674-0109
DOI10.3389/fnetp.2025.1657313

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Summary:A model for bacteriophage infections and bacteria defense is analyzed using the concepts of synergetics. The model order parameter is determined and the corresponding amplitude equations are derived. Within this framework it is shown how the order parameter defines a multi-species building block that captures the organization of infection outbreaks and the initial defense reaction and how the order parameter amplitude determines the corresponding temporal characteristics. Two approximative models with different domains of application are derived as well. In doing so, a supplementary perspective of bacteriophage infections that provides insights beyond the classical state space perspective is provided.
ISSN:2674-0109
2674-0109
DOI:10.3389/fnetp.2025.1657313