Stochastic force generation by small ensembles of myosin II motors

Forces in the actin cytoskeleton are generated by small groups of nonprocessive myosin II motors for which stochastic effects are highly relevant. Using a cross-bridge model with the assumptions of fast power-stroke kinetics and equal load sharing between equivalent states, we derive a one-step mast...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physical review letters 2012-04, Vol.108 (18), p.188101-188101, Article 188101
Hauptverfasser:	Erdmann, Thorsten, Schwarz, Ulrich S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Actins - chemistry Biomechanical Phenomena Models, Chemical Myosin Type II - chemistry Stochastic Processes
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