säätelyverkkojen
Säätelyverkkojen, also known as regulatory networks, are systems of interacting molecules within a cell that control gene expression. These networks are crucial for determining which genes are turned on or off, and at what level, thereby dictating cellular function and identity. The core components of a säätelyverkko include DNA, RNA, proteins (especially transcription factors), and small molecules like metabolites and signaling molecules.
Transcription factors are key players, binding to specific DNA sequences to either activate or repress the
The structure of a säätelyverkko can be represented as a graph, where nodes represent genes or regulatory