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Simulating the Dynein Motor Protein: A Monte Carlo Approach to Achieve Coordinated Stepping

Creator:

Kiatvongcharoen, Jin

Abstract:

The motor protein dynein is responsible for cellular processes such as axonal transport and cell division by delivering vital information along the microtubule track. A failed delivery can cause severe damage to the cell’s functionality and lead to neurological diseases. Despite dynein’s rich history in cellular research, the mechanism of...

Resource Type:

Undergraduate Thesis

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Simulating dynein’s powerstroke using Brownian dynamics

Creator:

Capek, Elliott L.

Abstract:

Dynein is a motor protein which transports cargo along tracks inside the cell. Like related motor proteins kinesin and myosin, dynein uses cellular energy to take steps with its two foot domains. Unlike kinesin or myosin, dynein’s stepping pattern is highly varied: it can take steps between zero and 60nm...

Resource Type:

Undergraduate Thesis
Simulating dynein’s powerstroke using Brownian dynamics

Creator:

Capek, Elliott

Abstract:

Dynein is a motor protein which transports cargo along tracks inside the cell. Like related motor proteins kinesin and myosin, dynein uses cellular energy to take steps with its two foot domains. Unlike kinesin or myosin, dynein’s stepping pattern is highly varied: it can take steps between zero and 60nm...

Resource Type:

Undergraduate Thesis