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Abstract
It is explained how going from a one headed motor protein to a stepping two headed motor protein is equivalent to going from a stochastically flashing ratchet to a feedback control ratchet. Both these ratchets have been well studied in the literature and their speeds and efficiencies are briefly reviewed. Next it is shown how a feedback control ratchet mechanism model can account for very accurate recent data obtained on kinesin. Finally, the role of internal friction in the operation of stepping motor proteins is discussed.Mesh:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17188802 DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystems.2006.07.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biosystems ISSN: 0303-2647 Impact factor: 1.973