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Chapter 6 Approximate stochastic simulation algorithms

  • Saliha Demirbüken und Vilda Purutçuoğlu
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Abstract

Stochastic Simulation Algorithms (SSAs) utilize Monte Carlo methods to precisely model molecular population dynamics in alignment with the chemical master equation (CME). Despite their accuracy, SSAs can be computationally intensive, often requiring extensive simulation of reaction events and thousands of sample paths to accurately characterize probability distributions. These methods are particularly suited for systems with finite molecular populations. To address the computational challenges, approximate SSAs offer a practical alternative, compromising exactness for efficiency. These approximations are grounded in Markov processes and the leap condition, which assumes minimal change in propensity functions over discrete time intervals. The approximate SSAs include the Poisson τ-leap, Langevin τ-leap, estimated midpoint techniques, binomial τ-leap, modified Poisson τ-leap method, and newer approaches such as the τ-selection procedure and approximate Gillespie algorithm. Additionally, advances in statistical analysis, using second and third order truncated Taylor series expansions, enhance the understanding of distribution characteristics by providing insights into variance and covariance, leading to more precise confidence intervals compared to previous studies. This chapter explores the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and computational trade-offs of both exact and approximate SSAs, offering a comprehensive overview for researchers in stochastic process.

Abstract

Stochastic Simulation Algorithms (SSAs) utilize Monte Carlo methods to precisely model molecular population dynamics in alignment with the chemical master equation (CME). Despite their accuracy, SSAs can be computationally intensive, often requiring extensive simulation of reaction events and thousands of sample paths to accurately characterize probability distributions. These methods are particularly suited for systems with finite molecular populations. To address the computational challenges, approximate SSAs offer a practical alternative, compromising exactness for efficiency. These approximations are grounded in Markov processes and the leap condition, which assumes minimal change in propensity functions over discrete time intervals. The approximate SSAs include the Poisson τ-leap, Langevin τ-leap, estimated midpoint techniques, binomial τ-leap, modified Poisson τ-leap method, and newer approaches such as the τ-selection procedure and approximate Gillespie algorithm. Additionally, advances in statistical analysis, using second and third order truncated Taylor series expansions, enhance the understanding of distribution characteristics by providing insights into variance and covariance, leading to more precise confidence intervals compared to previous studies. This chapter explores the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and computational trade-offs of both exact and approximate SSAs, offering a comprehensive overview for researchers in stochastic process.

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