Dynamic Energy Budget Theory - I Tânia Sousa with contributions from : Bas Kooijman
Feb 24, 2016
Dynamic Energy Budget Theory - I
Tânia Sousa with contributions from : Bas Kooijman
Metabolism in a DEB
individual. Rectangles are state
variables Arrows are flows of food
JXA, reserve JEA, JEC, JES , JEG or structure JVG.
Circles are processes The full circles is the
priority maintenance rule.
A DEB organism
EAJ ME - Reserve
MV - Structure
FeedingXAJ
Assimilation
Mobilization
ECJ
ESJ EGJ
Maintenance
Growth
VGJ
What are the dynamics of the state-variables?
DEB Dynamics
E
V
dMdtdMdt
dEdtdVdt
The dynamics of the state-variables are given
by:
DEB Dynamics
EEA EC
VVG
dM J JdtdM Jdt
A CdE p pdtdVdt
𝑑𝑀𝑉
𝑑𝑡 =[𝑀𝑉 ] 𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 = �̇�𝑉𝐺
=𝑦𝑉𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝐺
The dynamics of the state-variables are given
by:
Meaning [EG]?
DEB Dynamics
EEA EC
VVG
dM J JdtdM Jdt
A C
G VE G
V E G
dE p pdt
p y pdVdt M E
[EG]- specific costs of growth
Obtain expressions that depend only on state
variables and parameters for growth for V-1 morph organisms using the following equations
Exercises
The expression that depends only on state
variables and parameters for growth for V1-morph organisms is
What happens at constant food?
Exercises
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑀𝐸 �̇�𝐸− [ �̇�𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉𝑀𝐸
𝑉 +[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
The expression that depends only on state
variables and parameters for growth for V1-morph organisms is
At constant food reserve density is constant (weak homeostasis)
Exercises
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑀𝐸 �̇�𝐸− [ �̇�𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉𝑀𝐸
𝑉 +[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
- reserve density
Obtain expressions that depend only on state
variables and parameters for growth at constant food (weak homeostasis) for V1-morphs:
Exercises
- reserve density
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑀𝐸 �̇�𝐸− [ �̇�𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉𝑀𝐸
𝑉 +[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
The expression that depends only on state
variables and parameters for growth at constant food density for V1-morphs (mE is constant) is:
Is this exponential growth?
Exercises
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
Specific growth rate is constantV ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
The expression that depends only on state
variables and parameters for growth at constant food density for V1-morphs (mE is constant) is:
Is this exponential growth?
Exercises
𝑑𝐿𝑑𝑡 =1
3𝑚𝐸 �̇� [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝐿− { �̇�𝐸𝑇 }
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+ [𝑀𝑉 ] 𝑦𝐸𝑉
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
Specific growth rate is constantV ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 = ˙𝑟 𝐸𝑉
Is this exponential growth?
Yes, with
Exercises
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
Exponential growth
What is the slope?
Exponential growth in V1-morphs at constant food
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
V ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
Exponential growth
With a slope:
Exponential growth in V1-morphs at constant food
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
V ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
lnV (t)=lnV (0 )+ ˙𝑟 𝐸 t
Exponential growth
With
What is the relationship between the specific growth rate and the doubling time?
Exercises
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
V ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
Exponential growth
With
The relationship between the specific growth rate and the doubling time is:
Exercises
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
V ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
𝑡𝐷=ln 2˙𝑟 𝐸
Exponential growth
With
How does the specific growth rate depends on reserve density?
Exercises
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
V ( t)=V ( 0 ) exp ( ˙𝑟 𝐸 t )
Exponential growth in DEB theory
DEB theory predicts: increases with the reserve density (food level)
Exponential growth in V1-morphs at constant food
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
Exponential growth in DEB theory
DEB theory predicts: increases with the reserve density (food level)
How does the specific growth rate depends on the specific energy conductance, maintenance needs and on yVE?
Exponential growth in V1-morphs at constant food
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
Exponential growth in DEB theory
DEB theory predicts: increases with the reserve density (food level) decreases with specific maintenance needs and
increases with and
Exponential growth in V1-morphs at constant food
𝑑𝑉𝑑𝑡 =
𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸𝑉 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]𝑉
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
𝑟 𝐸=𝑚𝐸 �̇�𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]− [ �̇� 𝐸𝑀 ]
𝑚𝐸 [𝑀𝑉 ]+[𝑀𝑉 ]𝑦𝑉𝐸
Doubling time:
Doubling time in V1-morphs at constant food
ln 2𝑟 𝐸
Metabolism in a DEB
individual. Rectangles are state
variables Arrows are flows of food
JXA, reserve JEA, JEC, JES , JEG or structure JVG.
Circles are processes The full circles is the
priority maintenance rule.
A DEB organismAssimilation, dissipation and growth
EAJ ME - Reserve
MV - Structure
FeedingXAJ
Assimilation
Mobilization
ECJ
ESJ EGJ
Maintenance
Growth
VGJ
Assimilation: X(substrate)+M E(reserve) +
M + P linked to surface area
Dissipation: E(reserve) +M M somatic maintenance: linked to surface area &
structural volume Growth: E(reserve)+M V(structure) + M Compounds:
Organic compounds: V, E, X and P Mineral compounds: CO2, H2O, O2 and Nwaste
3 types of aggregated chemical transformations
E - Reserve
V - Structure
=1Catabolism: Cp
Maintenance: Mp Growth: Gp
Assimilation: Ap
Klebsiella Aerogenes in DEB Theory
• Characteristics: Gram-negative bacteria and a facultatively anaerobic rod (V1-morph). T=35ºC
pH: 6.8
O2, NH3
XpX – GlycerolC3H8O3
Dp
CO2, H2O, and sensible heat
Dissipation:
Biomass: E+ V
CH1.64O0.379N0.198
Reserve Turnover Rate: E=2.11h-1
CH1.66O0.422N0.312
yXE=1.345
yVE=0.904M=0.021h-1
Maintenance Rate Coefficient:
Energy Investment Ratio: g=1
Obtain the aggregated chemical reactions for
assimilation, dissipation and growth for klebsiella aerogenes in a chemostat (see next slide)
Identify in these equations yXE, yPE and yVE. Constraints on the yield coeficients Degrees of freedom
Exercises
What is the relationship between these
equations and , , , ,, , and ?
Exercises
What is the relationship between these
equations and , , ,, , and ? How would you obtain the aggregate chemical
transformation?
Exercises
What is the relationship between these
equations and , , ,, , and ? How would you obtain the aggregate chemical
transformation? Compute the total consumption of O2.
Write it as a function of , and .
Exercises
What is the relationship between these
equations and , , ,, , and ? How would you obtain the aggregate chemical
transformation? Compute the total consumption of O2.
Write it as a function of , and .
Exercises
The stoichiometry of the aggregate chemical transformation that describes the organism has 3 degrees of freedom: any flow produced or consumed in the organism is a weighted average of any three other flows
Write the energy balance for each chemical
reactor (assimilation, dissipation and growth)
Exercises
Write the energy balance for each chemical
reactor (assimilation, dissipation and growth) Compute the total metabolic heat production
as a function of , and .
Exercises
Write the energy balance for each chemical
reactor (assimilation, dissipation and growth) Compute the total metabolic heat production
as a function of , and .
Exercises
Indirect calorimetry (estimating heat production without measuring it): Dissipating heat is weighted sum of three mass flows: CO2, O2 and nitrogeneous waste (Lavoisier in the XVIII century).
T EA T A EG T G ED T Dp J p J p J p
Dissipating heat
Steam from a heap of moist Prunus serotina litter illustrates metabolic heat production by aerobic bacteria, Actinomycetes, fungi and other organisms
E - Reserve
V - Structure
=1Catabolism: Cp
Maintenance: Mp Growth: Gp
Assimilation: Ap
Klebsiella Aerogenes in DEB Theory
• Characteristics: Gram-negative bacteria and a facultatively anaerobic rod (V1-morph). T=35ºC
pH: 6.8
O2, NH3
XpX – GlycerolC3H8O3
Dp
CO2, H2O, and sensible heat
Dissipation:
Biomass: E+ V
CH1.64O0.379N0.198
Reserve Turnover Rate: E=2.11h-1
CH1.66O0.422N0.312
yXE=1.345
yVE=0.904M=0.021h-1
Maintenance Rate Coefficient:
Energy Investment Ratio: g=1
D(h-1)
Measurements (points) and DEB model results (lines).
Comparison with experimental data I
yield (C-molWoutput.C-molX-1)
O2 (molO2.C-molWoutput-1.h-1)
CO2 (molCO2.C-molWoutput-1.h-1)
Esener et al. (1982, 1983)
Measurements (points) and DEB model results (lines).
Comparison with experimental data II
nHW (molH.C-molW-1)
nOW (molO.C-molW-1)
nNW (molN.C-molW-1)
Esener et al. (1982, 1983)
D(h-1)
Heat Production vs. Dilution rates
kJ per mol O2 consumed
kJ per C-mol biomass inside the chemostat per hour
kJ per C-mol biomass formed
Thornton’s coefficient
D(h-1)
• Irreversibilities are equal to the amount of heat released• Production of biomass becomes more efficient