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ArticleNPJ systems biology and applications2026

Design principles for robust multistability in coupled feedforward-feedback regulatory circuits.

Hong Qi, Zhi-Yu Zhao, Yu-Song Yin, Xiang Li, Chen Jia, Lei Zhang

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Hong QiComplex Systems Research Center, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China. hongqi@sxu.edu.cn.
Zhi-Yu ZhaoComplex Systems Research Center, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China.
Yu-Song YinComplex Systems Research Center, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China.
Xiang LiDepartment of Physics and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Chen JiaApplied and Computational Mathematics Division, Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing, China.
Lei ZhangBeijing International Center for Mathematical Research, Peking University, Beijing, China. zhangl@math.pku.edu.cn.

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National Key Research and Development Program of China 2024YFA0919500National Natural Science Foundation of China 12225102, T2321001, 12288101, 12426653National Natural Science Foundation of China 12275164, 12226317
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Abstract

Feedforward loops (FFLs) and feedback loops (FBLs) are ubiquitous network motifs that mediate signal filtering, pulse generation, and state switching; yet, how coupling FBLs to FFLs produces robust multistability-a key mechanism for cellular decision-making-remains unclear. Here, we systematically investigate coupled FFL-FBL architectures by focusing on two prevalent FFL types, each with AND or OR logic, yielding four distinct frameworks. For each framework, we enumerate all 3

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Feedback, PhysiologicalAlgorithmsComputer SimulationGene Regulatory NetworksModels, BiologicalSignal TransductionSystems Biology

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PMID42069777
PMCPMC13341765

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