Biochem 218 Final Project- Jennifer Chen(2)

Introduction The complex system of the cell is a network of interconnections proteins interact with other proteins or with DNA, and genes can interact functionally with one another. Cellular networks can be broken down into simpler components to facilitate their study. Three different types of analysis – modules, motifs, and network themes – that can be utilized to simplify the intricate web of biological relationships will be discussed. How these analyses are carried out, what type of information they show, what conclusions can be drawn from them, how these methods can vary from study to study, and what kinds of limitations they have will be addressed. The information that can be gained from the study of the individual components and patterns within a network may be extrapolated and provide greater insight about the network as a whole.