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Abstract:
Cells are composed of macromolecular structures of various sizes that
act individually or collectively to maintain their viability and perform
their function within the organism. This review focuses on one structure,
the microtubule, and one of the motor proteins that move along it, conventional
kinesin (kinesin 1). Recent work on the cellular functions of
kinesins, such as the organization of microtubules during cellular division
and the movement of the organelles and vesicles, offers insights into
how biological motors might prove useful for organizing structures
in engineered environments.
