How to pipeline parametrized functions in matlab core?

Hi, I need an advice on possible high level options to customise pipelines of functions in matlab. Idea is to have a configuration file (xml, other) that represents block diagram / pipeline of functions written in matlab.

Customizing this pipeline is done with use of xml/ other configuration file. Just by modifying the content of the configuraiton file, one may name the functions to be used and their signature.

Sth similar to concept of simulink but in this case it has to be done in matlab core level as entire soluiton is to be compiled to .net assembly and called from external application.

I know it can be done programatically with lots of if's and conditions but perhaps mathworks offers a framework for such task

any suggestions, links, examples, blogs etc appreciated

Jarek