Molecular Assembly Lines in Active Droplets

Autor: Harmon, Tyler S., Jülicher, Frank
Rok vydání: 2021
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Druh dokumentu: Working Paper
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.128.108102
Popis: Large protein complexes are assembled from protein subunits to form a specific structure. In our theoretic work, we propose that assembly into the correct structure could be reliably achieved through an assembly line with a specific sequence of assembly steps. Using droplet interfaces to position compartment boundaries, we show that an assembly line can be self organized by active droplets. As a consequence, assembly steps can be arranged spatially so that a specific order of assembly is achieved and incorrect assembly is strongly suppressed.
Databáze: arXiv