Helical motion and torque generation by microtubule motors.

Meißner, Laura; Niese, Lukas; Diez, Stefan

doi:10.1016/j.ceb.2024.102367

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Helical motion and torque generation by microtubule motors.

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Diez, Stefan
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Max Planck Society;

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Meißner, L., Niese, L., & Diez, S. (2024). Helical motion and torque generation by microtubule motors. Current opinion in cell biology, 88: 102367. doi:10.1016/j.ceb.2024.102367.

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Microtubule motors play key roles in cellular functions, such as transport, mitosis and cell motility. Fueled by ATP hydrolysis, they convert chemical energy into mechanical work, which enables their movement on microtubules. While their motion along the long axis of microtubules has been studied extensively, some motors display an off-axis component, which results in helical motion around microtubules and the generation of torque in addition to linear forces. Understanding these nuanced movements expands our comprehension of motor protein dynamics and their impact on cellular processes.