The anisotropic network model is like playing with Legos, but instead of building simple structures with different-sized plastic pieces, we create a complex network of connections between molecules that interact with each other differently in different directions.
Imagine you have a bunch of different types of Lego pieces with different shapes and sizes, and you're trying to build a structure that connects them all together. But instead of just fitting the pieces together any which way, you have to consider the way the pieces interact with each other differently depending on which direction they're pointing in. For example, some Lego pieces might snap together more strongly if they're aligned in a certain way, while others might wobble or fall apart if they're not facing a certain direction.
In the case of the anisotropic network model, we're not building with Legos, but with molecules that have different shapes and sizes and interact with each other in different ways depending on their orientation. By creating a network of connections between these molecules, we can simulate how they behave in real life and learn more about how they function in different biological processes.
So just like building with Legos, we have to consider the directions that these molecules are facing and how they interact with each other in those directions. This helps us understand how molecules in our bodies work together to keep us healthy and functioning properly.