Title :
Molecular motors: nature´s nanomachines
Author :
Tyreman, M.J.A. ; Molloy, J.E.
Author_Institution :
MRC Nat. Inst. for Med. Res., London, UK
Abstract :
Molecular motors are protein-based machines that convert
Keywords :
biochemistry; biological techniques; cell motility; chemical potential; molecular biophysics; muscle; nanotechnology; proteins; radiation pressure; reviews; acto-myosin; biochemistry; cell motilities; chemical potential energy; chemical reactions; driving force; dynein motors; filamentous actin; kinesin motors; mechanical work; molecular motors; muscle contraction; protein-based machines; single molecule techniques;
Journal_Title :
Nanobiotechnology, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-nbt:20031172
