Mathematical Modeling of Gastric Slow Waves During Electrical Field Stimulation. 2022

Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du

While neural modulation has been trialed as a therapy for functional gastric motility disorders, a computational model that guides stimulation protocol does not exist. In this work, a mathematical model of gastric slow wave activity, which incorporates the effects of neurotransmitter release during electrical field stimulation (EFS), was developed. Slow wave frequency responses due to the release of acetylcholine and slow wave amplitude responses due to the release of nitric oxide were modeled. The model was calibrated using experimental data from literature. A sensitivity analysis was conducted, which showed that the model yielded stable, periodic solutions for EFS frequencies in the range 0-20 Hz. A 25% increase in the input parameter (EFS frequency) from 5 Hz to 6.25 Hz resulted in a 5.2% increase in slow wave frequency and a 3.2 % decrease in slow wave amplitude. Simulated EFS showed that, for stimulation at 15 Hz, with blocking of the nitrergic neurotransmitter pathway the slow wave increased from the no stimulation scenario in frequency by only 2.4x compared to 2.7x when the nitrergic pathway was not blocked. A 21 % reduction in slow wave amplitude occurred when the cholinergic pathway was blocked, compared to a 46% reduction when no neurotransmitter pathways were blocked. Clinical relevance - This mathematical model is a step towards successful computational modeling of the effects ther-apeutic neural stimulation on the stomach. The model is also a tool for understanding of the physiology of neural stimulation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008962 Models, Theoretical Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of systems, processes, or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Experimental Model,Experimental Models,Mathematical Model,Model, Experimental,Models (Theoretical),Models, Experimental,Models, Theoretic,Theoretical Study,Mathematical Models,Model (Theoretical),Model, Mathematical,Model, Theoretical,Models, Mathematical,Studies, Theoretical,Study, Theoretical,Theoretical Model,Theoretical Models,Theoretical Studies
D009130 Muscle, Smooth Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Muscle, Involuntary,Smooth Muscle,Involuntary Muscle,Involuntary Muscles,Muscles, Involuntary,Muscles, Smooth,Smooth Muscles
D004558 Electric Stimulation Use of electric potential or currents to elicit biological responses. Stimulation, Electric,Electrical Stimulation,Electric Stimulations,Electrical Stimulations,Stimulation, Electrical,Stimulations, Electric,Stimulations, Electrical
D000109 Acetylcholine A neurotransmitter found at neuromuscular junctions, autonomic ganglia, parasympathetic effector junctions, a subset of sympathetic effector junctions, and at many sites in the central nervous system. 2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium,Acetilcolina Cusi,Acetylcholine Bromide,Acetylcholine Chloride,Acetylcholine Fluoride,Acetylcholine Hydroxide,Acetylcholine Iodide,Acetylcholine L-Tartrate,Acetylcholine Perchlorate,Acetylcholine Picrate,Acetylcholine Picrate (1:1),Acetylcholine Sulfate (1:1),Bromoacetylcholine,Chloroacetylcholine,Miochol,Acetylcholine L Tartrate,Bromide, Acetylcholine,Cusi, Acetilcolina,Fluoride, Acetylcholine,Hydroxide, Acetylcholine,Iodide, Acetylcholine,L-Tartrate, Acetylcholine,Perchlorate, Acetylcholine
D013270 Stomach An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of the DUODENUM. Stomachs
D018377 Neurotransmitter Agents Substances used for their pharmacological actions on any aspect of neurotransmitter systems. Neurotransmitter agents include agonists, antagonists, degradation inhibitors, uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function. Nerve Transmitter Substance,Neurohormone,Neurohumor,Neurotransmitter Agent,Nerve Transmitter Substances,Neurohormones,Neurohumors,Neuromodulator,Neuromodulators,Neuroregulator,Neuroregulators,Neurotransmitter,Neurotransmitters,Substances, Nerve Transmitter,Transmitter Substances, Nerve,Substance, Nerve Transmitter,Transmitter Substance, Nerve

Related Publications

Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
June 2003, American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
July 2018, NeuroImage,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
April 2009, Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
May 2000, Annals of biomedical engineering,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
January 2014, PloS one,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
April 2000, Digestive diseases and sciences,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
February 2009, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
December 2003, Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
December 2012, Journal of pediatric surgery,
Omkar N Athavale, and Leo K Cheng, and Alys R Clark, and Recep Avci, and Peng Du
September 2019, Optics express,
Copied contents to your clipboard!