Determining minimal output sets that ensure structural identifiability

D. Joubert*, J.D. Stigter, J. Molenaar

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Abstract

The process of inferring parameter values from experimental data can be a cumbersome task. In addition, the collection of experimental data can be time consuming and costly. This paper covers both these issues by addressing the following question: "Which experimental outputs should be measured to ensure that unique model parameters can be calculated?". Stated formally, we examine the topic of minimal output sets that guarantee a model's structural identifiability. To that end, we introduce an algorithm that guides a researcher as to which model outputs to measure. Our algorithm consists of an iterative structural identifiability analysis and can determine multiple minimal output sets of a model. This choice in different output sets offers researchers flexibility during experimental design. Our method can determine minimal output sets of large differential equation models within short computational times.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0207334
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume13
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2018

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