Understanding the dynamics of ion flux and polarization in spatially polarized excitable cells is crucial for fundamental physiological processes such as wound healing, muscle contraction, and nerve impulse transmission. This study investigates a charge difference model as a two-compartmentalized cell connected by a gap junction. Through theoretical analyses and simulations, we explore the result of symmetry breaking by manipulating ion permeability ratios and elongating the cell on endogenous electric fields. Our findings reveal that symmetry breaking can significantly enhance endogenous electric field strength while staying within realistic constraints. Our results provide valuable insights into cellular polarization mechanisms and offer implications for future research in cell physiology.
- Endogenous.py script, contributed by Ziyi Liu's, is the original version of main.py and ratio.py.
python3 main.py