A biochemistry-inspired artificial chemistry: LAC

A computational artificial chemistry (AC) system, called LAC, was developed bearing in mind the major biochemistry principles. Basic elements may be interpreted as small carbon molecules capable of bonding by nucleophilic substitution or nucleophilic addition. Reactions similar to hydrolysis and oxidation-reduction complete the present set of LAC site interaction rules. Reaction extension is governed by artificial thermodynamic principles and the reaction rate is controlled by specific catalysts made of the same kind of basic elements they act upon. The preliminary results of LAC experiments show the ability to mimic enzyme regulation and oscillatory reactions