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What is Allostasis

Chapter 1
Handbook of Research on Autopoiesis and Self-Sustaining Processes for Organizational Success
The allostasis describes the process through which the body submitted to situations of demand or stress manages to recover its stability (homeostasis) by making changes in physiological or psychological behavior that allow it to maintain a stable balance, also considering future demands.
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Eco-Holonic as a Framework for the Design of Sustainable Autopoietic Cyberphysical Systems
María Jesús Ávila-Gutiérrez (University of Sevilla, Spain) and Francisco Aguayo-González (University of Sevilla, Spain)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 37
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6713-5.ch001
Abstract
The concept of autopoiesis created by scientists Maturana and Varela to specify the necessary and sufficient conditions of living systems has been strongly criticized by different authors. In spite of the constant attempts to introduce it to the sciences in general, it has only managed to be partially installed, although very strongly, in the social sciences. This chapter will seek to clarify what kind of problems the concept of autopoiesis presents and, in accordance with this, will present a new perspective. The concept of autopoiesis will be analyzed, placing it within the systems theory, critically evaluated, and its deficiencies made evident. Based on this, the concept of interpoiesis for the resolution of the deficiencies presented in the autopoiesis will be presented in order to install this new concept in the discussion. Finally, the concept will be evaluated from the Holonic paradigm shortened a case of application for business from the circular economy.
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Chapter 21
Systems Biology Strategies in Studies of Energy Homeostasis In Vivo
The process of achieving stability, or homeostasis, through physiological or behavioral change. Allostasis is generally adaptive in short term, and can be carried out, e.g. , by cytokines, autonomic nervous system, or metabolome.
Published in Chapter: Systems Biology Strategies in Studies of Energy Homeostasis In Vivo; From: Handbook of Research on Systems Biology Applications in Medicine
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