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Biochemical switching device realizing McCulloch-Pitts type equation

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We analyzed cyclic enzyme systems, one of the best candidates for biochemical switching devices, especially focusing on their control mode against external perturbations. Since these systems have the reliability of ON-OFF types of operation (McCulloch-Pitts' neuronic equation), we shall present here the mechanical difference between these systems and electronic switching circuit, especially on the mnemonic mechanism of biochemical switching devices.

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  1. Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University 46-02, Higashi-ku, 812, Fukuoka, Japan

    M. Okamoto, T. Sakai & K. Hayashi

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Okamoto, M., Sakai, T. & Hayashi, K. Biochemical switching device realizing McCulloch-Pitts type equation. Biol. Cybern. 58, 295–299 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00363938

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