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Competition between multiple totally asymmetric simple exclusion processes for a finite pool of resources
Physical Review E (2009)
  • L. Jonathan Cook, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • R. K. P. Zia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Beate Schmittmann, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Abstract

Using Monte Carlo simulations and a domain-wall theory, we discuss the effect of coupling several totally asymmetric simple exclusion processes (TASEPs) to a finite reservoir of particles. This simple model mimics directed biological transport processes in the presence of finite resources such as protein synthesis limited by a finite pool of ribosomes. If all TASEPs have equal length, we find behavior which is analogous to a single TASEP coupled to a finite pool. For the more generic case of chains with different lengths, several unanticipated regimes emerge. A generalized domain-wall theory captures our findings in good agreement with simulation results.

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Publication Date
September 28, 2009
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2009 American Physical Society. Posted with permission.
Citation Information
L. Jonathan Cook, R. K. P. Zia and Beate Schmittmann. "Competition between multiple totally asymmetric simple exclusion processes for a finite pool of resources" Physical Review E Vol. 80 (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/beate_schmittmann/5/