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4 Conclusions and a Glimpse on L AMP

Arithmetical MP systems are introduced as a computational model based on MP
systems, a robust method for biological modeling [9]. The deterministic model
of calculus, with data and processes localized in a membrane structure, come
with the

Lamp applicative framework.

is a new metabolic framework implementing a programming language
and a vast repertoire of mechanisms for assembling MP Systems.

Lamp

is in-
troduced online 1 giving the syntax in Extended Backus-Naur Form [11,4] along
with semantics for all language-level mechanisms. The sub-routine mechanism is
implemented with the regulatory composition , allowing to regulate the reaction
rates by using the computational output of an adjacent system.
Deeper investigation is needed on algorithmic and modelling aspects as well
as on the inter-operability with non-deterministic models and enhancements to
the framework.

Lamp

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