FEMLAB - KTH

Chapter 6
Conclusion
In the laboratory, careful and tedious measurement techniques are necessary in order
to know the concentration of, for instance, A in the nucleus. Since the model
reproduces those obtained in the laboratory, it can therefore be used as a quick and
easy alternative to determine how much of the carcinogenic product A is present in
the nucleus, which is an indication of the risk of cancer. Here is a plot of the concentration
of A in the nucleus for 500 seconds. One can conclude that the model
can fulfil its aims as indicated in Chapter 1.
The results encourage us to continue developing the model alongside in vitro
experiments.In this model, the chemical reactions occur within the bulk of the aqueous
compartment of the cytoplasm. In future, a similar model is intended to be used
to solve problems where surface reactions are also included. This is the case where
the enzyme which is only present on the surface of the membranes. The present
model will, of course, facilitate the modelling of surface reaction problems, but the
homogenisation of surface reactions are very complex, and a deeper understanding
of the physics and mathematics involved in transport phenomena is needed.
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