Molecular Motor: Advances in Energy Conversion and Transport at the Nanoscale

The "Molecular Motor" explores the fascinating world of molecular machines, a critical component in modern science and technology. This book delves into the essential mechanisms that power the molecular motors driving cellular functions and introduces advanced concepts from the realm of molecular biology, biophysics, and nanotechnology. It's an indispensable resource for professionals, students, enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about the cuttingedge of molecular science

Molecular motor-An introduction to the concept of molecular motors, highlighting their role in biological systems

Ronald Vale-Explores Ronald Vale's pioneering work in the study of molecular motors and his significant contributions to cellular biology

J. Richard McIntosh-Delves into McIntosh's research on microtubules and their interactions with molecular motors, uncovering critical mechanisms in cellular function

Kinesinlike protein KIF11-Focuses on KIF11, a kinesinlike protein that plays a vital role in cellular transport, offering insights into its mechanism and function

KIF3B-Examines the KIF3B protein, another kinesinlike motor that is integral to the movement of intracellular components, and its biological significance

Microtubule-An exploration of microtubules, the structural elements that interact with molecular motors, emphasizing their role in the cellular "highway."

Dynein-Introduces the motor protein dynein, crucial for cellular processes such as mitosis and intracellular transport, showcasing its complex functions

Spindle apparatus-An overview of the spindle apparatus, its role in cell division, and how molecular motors contribute to the precise alignment of chromosomes

KIF2C-A detailed discussion of KIF2C, a kinesin protein involved in chromosome separation during mitosis, linking molecular motors to cell division

Kinesin-Explores the kinesin family of proteins and their importance in cellular processes like transport, division, and intracellular organization

Selfpropelled particles-Examines the concept of selfpropelled particles in the realm of nanotechnology, offering realworld applications for molecular motors

Molecular biophysics-Focuses on the molecular biophysics behind molecular motors, illustrating the interplay between physics and biological machinery

Chemotaxis-Discusses how molecular motors contribute to chemotaxis, the movement of cells in response to chemical signals, a crucial process in development and immunity

Brownian motor-Explores the Brownian motor model, explaining how random motion can drive molecular transport and offering a theoretical framework for molecular motors

Molecular machine-A comprehensive look at molecular machines as a whole, covering their structure, function, and potential for future technology in various fields

Plusenddirected kinesin ATPase-Delivers an indepth study on ATPase activity in kinesin, emphasizing its role in energy conversion for cellular transport

Nanomotor-A deep dive into the development of nanomotors, discussing their use in nanotechnology and potential applications in medicine and robotics

Motor protein-A broader discussion on motor proteins, providing insight into the diversity of these proteins and their critical functions in cells

Kinesin 13-Focuses on kinesin 13, a motor protein involved in microtubule depolymerization, vital for cell division and cytoskeletal regulation

Edwin W. Taylor-Highlights Edwin W. Taylor's contributions to the study of molecular motors, reflecting on his influence in the field

Kinetochore-Discusses the kinetochore and its crucial role in chromosome segregation during cell division, with a focus on the interaction between motor proteins and kinetochores