Computational Study of Actin: Mechanics of Actin Filaments, Rheology of Actin Networks and Build up of Force in Contractile Actin Assemblies
BIDONE, TAMARA CARLA
The actin cytoskeleton is the scaffolding structure of eukaryotic cells, providing them with structural integrity, resistance to deformation and remodeling. It is mostly composed of: actin filaments (F-actin), cross-linking proteins, and molecular motors. The actin filament is a semiflexible polymer with the geometry o...
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