Table 3

Table of parameters Table of numerical parameters used for simulations.

Model parameters

Parameter
Description
Unit
Value
Reference


Duration of G1 phase
h
20
[35,44]
TS
Duration of S phase
h
10
[35,44]

Duration of G2M phase
h
3
[35,44]

Duration of G0 phase
h
5
Estimated
TApoptosis
Duration of the apoptotic phase
h
5
Estimated
Cmax
Oxygen in blood
mlO2
10-2
Estimated
αφ
Oxygen consumption in phase φ
mlO2s-1
5 – 10 × 10-15
Estimated
Tho
Hypoxia threshold
cell-1
5 × 10-15
Estimated
Tht
Overpopulation threshold
cell
2000
Estimated
Rφ
Cell Radio-sensitivity in phase φ
Gy-1
0.2 – 2
[41-43]
k
Media permeability
m2
0.2
Estimated

Ribba et al. Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling 2006 3:7   doi:10.1186/1742-4682-3-7