A computational model for how cells choose temporal or spatial sensing during chemotaxis.

Cell size is thought to play an important role in choosing between temporal and spatial sensing in chemotaxis. Large cells are thought to use spatial sensing due to large chemical difference at its ends whereas small cells are incapable of spatial sensing due to rapid homogenization of proteins with...

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Main Authors: Rui Zhen Tan, Keng-Hwee Chiam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-03-01
Series:PLoS Computational Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5854446?pdf=render