Polymorphism in tubulin assemblies: A mechanical model

We investigate the mechanical origin of polymorphic structures in two-dimensional tubulin assemblies, of which microtubules are the best known example. These structures feature twisted ribbons, flat tubulin sheets, macrotubules, and hoops, and they spontaneously assemble depending on the chemical en...

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Main Authors: Ireth García-Aguilar, Steven Zwaan, Luca Giomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2023-05-01
Series:Physical Review Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.023093