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MD simulation of the cell shape change during cytokinesis
Tue, 2008-01-29 13:32 - Tian Zhi Luo
The simulation was 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 on the middle great circle, the cell underwent continuous shape changes. The virtual forces were originated from the myosin motion along the actin filaments in the contractile ring.
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Interesting work
Mechanics is part of science and technology.