Min-oscillations in Escherichia coli induced by interactions of membrane-bound proteins

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dc.creatorMeacci, G.
dc.creatorKruse, K.
dc.date2005-04-13
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:59:13Z
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dc.descriptionDuring division it is of primary importance for a cell to correctly determine the site of cleavage. The bacterium Escherichia coli divides in the center, producing two daughter cells of equal size. Selection of the center as the correct division site is in part achieved by the Min-proteins. They oscillate between the two cell poles and thereby prevent division at these locations. Here, a phenomenological description for these oscillations is presented, where lateral interactions between proteins on the cell membrane play a key role. Solutions to the dynamic equations are compared to experimental findings. In particular, the temporal period of the oscillations is measured as a function of the cell length and found to be compatible with the theoretical prediction.
dc.description17 pages, 5 figures. Submitted to Physical Biology
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0504017
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0504017
dc.identifierPhys. Biol. 2 (2005) 89-97
dc.identifierdoi:10.1088/1478-3975/2/2/002
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/88596
dc.subjectSubcellular Processes
dc.subjectStatistical Mechanics
dc.subjectBiological Physics
dc.titleMin-oscillations in Escherichia coli induced by interactions of membrane-bound proteins
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