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Abstract

Coalition formation is used for cooperation of intelligent agents in the multi-agent systems. Coalition is composed of homogeneous or heterogeneous agents able to effectively solve complex problems requiring decomposition of the task into the subtasks. Various approaches can be used for multi-agent coalition formation, e. g. game theory, dynamic programming, graph theory or genetic algorithms. Natural immune system is complex system containing compartments where processes similar to the coalition formation appear. The paper identifies actual problems in multi-agent coalition formation and investigates properties and mechanisms of natural immune system as the source of inspiration for solving some of these problems. The paper establishes next steps in the research of multi-agent coalition formation with the aid of metaphors based on the behaviour of the natural immune system and principles of artificial immune systems.