Articles tagged with Kinesins
Kinesin proteins use a unique 'head-over-head' mechanism to propel themselves forward, allowing them to transport vital cargo through the cell. Researchers have discovered that this process is controlled by the breakdown of ATP and involves a rocking motion that allows kinesin to complete long-distance walks in a few seconds.
Researchers have figured out how kinesin motors separate chromosomes, distribute embryonic material, and transport precious cargo in organisms. The discovery reveals a crucial leapfrog motion that allows the motors to move along microtubules, generating force to haul objects up to a thousand times their own size.
The discovery reveals how the kinesin motor generates motion along microtubule tracks, with a key role played by the neck linker. This understanding could lead to medical therapies targeting kinesin activity in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.