Molecular motors convert chemical energy (typically from ATP
hydrolysis) to directed motion and mechanical work. Biomolecular
motors are proteins able of converting chemical energy into mechanical
motion and force. Because of their dimension, the many small parts
that make up molecular motors must operate at energies only a few
times greater than those of the thermal baths. The description of
molecular motors must be stochastic in nature. Their actions are often
described in terms of Brownian Ratchets mechanisms. In order to
describe the principles used in their movement, we need to use the
tools that theoretical physics give us. In this book we centralize on
the some physical mechanisms of molecular motors.
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ISBN
9783030649579
Publisert
2021
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Springer
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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