A virtual cell typically refers to a computational model used to simulate the behavior and properties of biological cells. These models can encompass various cellular processes and functions, allowing researchers to conduct experiments and explore hypotheses in a controlled virtual environment without the limitations and ethical concerns of live cell experimentation. Virtual cell models often utilize principles from systems biology, biophysics, and computational biology, incorporating data on biomolecular interactions, signaling pathways, metabolism, and gene regulation.
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