Molecular Motor: Harnessing the Power of DNA for Precision Motion
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Molecular motor-This chapter introduces molecular motors, the dynamic machines that convert chemical energy into mechanical work, essential for cellular function
Microtubule-It explores the structure and role of microtubules, which serve as tracks for motor proteins, facilitating intracellular transport
Spindle apparatus-The spindle apparatus, crucial during cell division, is examined in detail for its interaction with motor proteins
Brownian motor-This chapter explains the concept of Brownian motion in molecular motors, showing how randomness is harnessed to achieve directed movement
Kinesin-Focuses on kinesin, one of the bestknown motor proteins, and its role in transporting cellular materials along microtubules
Dynein-An exploration of dynein, a motor protein that moves in the opposite direction of kinesin, important for various cellular processes
Melanosome-Discusses melanosomes and how motor proteins facilitate the transport of these organelles within cells, influencing pigmentation
Nanomotor-This chapter dives into nanomotors, synthetic molecular machines that mimic biological motors, with potential applications in nanotechnology
Molecular machine-An overview of molecular machines and their applications in synthetic biology, highlighting their resemblance to biological motors
Motor protein-It elaborates on various motor proteins, their mechanisms, and their roles in cellular activities like muscle contraction and vesicle transport
Molecular biophysics-The chapter explores the biophysics behind molecular motors, offering insights into their energy sources and mechanical properties
Plusenddirected kinesin ATPase-Focuses on the unique ATPase activity of kinesin, emphasizing its directionality and role in cellular transport
KIF23-Examines KIF23, a kinesinlike protein involved in cell division, and its role in regulating cytokinesis
KIF2C-This chapter looks at KIF2C, a motor protein that regulates the microtubule network during cell division, essential for genome stability
KIF3B-Focuses on KIF3B, a component of the kinesin family that plays a key role in transporting ciliarelated cargo
Selfpropelled particles-This chapter explores the phenomenon of selfpropelled particles, with applications in both biology and synthetic systems
Kinesinlike protein KIF11-Analyzes KIF11, a motor protein that plays a significant role in mitosis and other essential cellular processes
Ronald Vale-Highlights the contributions of Ronald Vale, a pioneer in the study of molecular motors, and his impact on the field
Neurotubule-Discusses neurotubules and their interaction with motor proteins, crucial for neuronal function and communication
Edwin W. Taylor-Focuses on the work of Edwin W. Taylor, whose studies advanced the understanding of motor proteins and their mechanism of action
J. Richard McIntosh-Explores the research of J. Richard McIntosh, particularly his work on microtubules and their role in cell division
