Published November 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

Mechanisms and economy of molecular machines

  • 1. Max-Planck-Institut für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung, Wissenschaftspark Golm, 14424 Potsdam (Germany)

Description

Cells contain millions of biomolecules that function as molecular machines. This paper reviews aspects of the mechanisms of these machines (alternative pathways and cooperativity) as well as the economic principles of their use in cells. The focus is on the machines that process the genetic information, in particular RNA polymerases.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-8949/2012/T151/014066

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physica Scripta (Online)
Journal Volume
2012
Journal Issue
T151
Journal Page Range
[5 p.]
ISSN
1402-4896

Conference

Title
Conference on frontiers of quantum and mesoscopic thermophysics
Acronym
FQMT'11
Dates
25-30 Jul 2011
Place
Prague (Czech Republic)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
44040520
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ECONOMY; MOLECULAR BIOLOGY; MOLECULES; REVIEWS; RNA POLYMERASES; SIMULATION
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; ENZYMES; NUCLEOTIDYLTRANSFERASES; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PHOSPHORUS-GROUP TRANSFERASES; POLYMERASES; PROTEINS; TRANSFERASES