post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
Multiagent-Based Simulation of the Human Immune System: A Study of the Immune Response and Antimicrobial Therapy in Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Bastos, Carlos Antonio (Federal University of Vicosa) | Oliveira, Alcione de Paiva (Federal University of Vicosa) | Cerqueira, Fabio Ribeiro (Federal University of Vicosa) | Possi, Maurilio de Araujo (Federal University of Vicosa) | Siqueira-Batista, Rodrigo (Federal University of Vicosa) | Gomes, Andreia Patricia (Federal University of Vicosa) | Santana, Luiz Alberto (Federal University of Vicosa)
The study of the human immune system is an important research area with results that can help improve public health. The human immune system is a natural multiagent system. It is, therefore, liable to be simulated by a corresponding artificial multiagent system. The purpose of this study is to propose a multiagent system for conducting experiments that contribute to highlighting the role of humoral immunity in post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN). We identified the requirements for extending the AutoSimmune simulator to simulate key phenomena involved in the emergence of PSGN. Two environments were included: kidney and upper respiratory tract. We also included simulation of neutrophil cells. Furthermore, we simulated the administration of antimicrobials, reporting the consequent reduction of PSGN risk.