Cellular gradient flow structure connects single-cell-level rules and population-level dynamics
In multicellular systems, the single-cell behaviors should be coordinated consistently with the overall population dynamics and functions. However, the interrelation between single-cell rules and the population-level goal is still elusive. In this work, we reveal that these two levels are naturally connected via a gradient flow structure of the heterogeneous cellular population and that biologically prevalent single-cell rules such as unidirectional type-switching and hierarchical order in types emerge from this structure. We also demonstrate the gradient flow structure in a standard model of the T-cell immune response. This theoretical framework works as a basis for understanding multicellular dynamics and functions.
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