Microtubules: a network for solitary waves

被引:12
作者
Zdravkovic, Slobodan [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Belgrade, Vinca Inst Nucl Sci, Lab Atom Phys 040, Belgrade 11001, Serbia
关键词
molecular motors; non-linear dynamics; solitons; non-linear differential equations; THEORETICAL FORMALISM; DYNAMIC INSTABILITY; ENERGY-TRANSFER; ELECTRIC-FIELD; MODEL; GROWTH; CELLS;
D O I
10.2298/JSC161118020Z
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
In the present paper we deal with nonlinear dynamics of microtubules. The structure and role of microtubules in cells are explained as well as one of models explaining their dynamics. Solutions of the crucial nonlinear differential equation depend on used mathematical methods. Two commonly used procedures, continuum and semi-discrete approximations, are explained. These solutions are solitary waves usually called as kink solitons, breathers and bell-type solitons.
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页码:469 / 481
页数:13
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