Exploring Computational Problem Decoupling: Maximizing Cliques in Protein-Protein Interaction Networks
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Understand abstract computational problems, like finding maximal cliques in graphs, and their applications in protein complex formation. Utilize algorithms and problem formulations to navigate protein interactions effectively.
Exploring Computational Problem Decoupling: Maximizing Cliques in Protein-Protein Interaction Networks
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Preliminaries–Computational Problem • Given a set of real numbers, output a sequence, (l1 , … , li , … , ln), where li≤ li+1for i = 1 … n-1 . • Naive Algorithm • For index i=1 .. n-1, if li > li+1 then swap the two numbers. • Repeat until a complete pass for i = 1 … n-1 is made without making any swaps. • Any better algorithms?
Point of the Exercise • Computational Problem is abstract • Decouples the application entirely from solving the problem. • Helps communicate the problem in a universal and understandable language • another algorithmist may find a solution (either by coming up with one, or noticing the problem is similar to a formulation used in another discipline) • http://www.sorting-algorithms.com/
Protein Complex Formation • Motivation • Experiments have shown numerous proteins that bind or aggregate together. • Identify protein complexes? • Problem Formulation • Inputs? • Get a list of proteins and the partners they bind to. • Objectives? • Find the protein with the most partners and form an initial complex. Keep adding proteins if they bind to all members of the group. • Output? • The collection of proteins in the complex. • Plausible Algorithm? • NOT POSSIBLE!?!?!
Computational Problem Formulation • Given a graph G(V,E), output all maximal cliques of size at least k. • A clique C is a set of vertices that form a complete subgraph. • Maximal clique C’ is a clique where the addition of any vertex v in V\C’ does not form a clique. • Problems • Tractability? • O(3n/3) • Adequate? • Choosing parameter k? • Every clique in a Protein-Protein Interaction network is not a protein complex. • Two proteins do not bind, but may still form a complex. • Wang et al. 2010 – Recent Paper on Cluster/Module/Complex Identification in PPI