iMechanica - MD simulation of the cell shape change during cytokinesis - Comments http://imechanica.org/node/2645 Comments for "MD simulation of the cell shape change during cytokinesis" en Interesting work http://imechanica.org/node/2645#comment-6497 <p>Mechanics is part of science and technology.</p> <br class="clear" /> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:18:49 -0500 Cai Shengqiang comment 6497 at http://imechanica.org MD simulation of the cell shape change during cytokinesis http://imechanica.org/node/2645 <p> The simulation was&nbsp;conducted under constant force condition. Initially, the cell had a spherical shape. After being deformed by the virtual forces that were applied on the molecules&nbsp;on the middle great circle, the cell underwent&nbsp;continuous shape changes. The virtual forces&nbsp;were originated from the myosin motion along the actin filaments in the contractile ring. </p> <br class="clear" /> http://imechanica.org/node/2645#comments research cell mechanics Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:32:42 -0500 Tian Zhi Luo 2645 at http://imechanica.org