ISSN:
1573-0689
Keywords:
Microtubules
;
Dynamic instability
;
Master equations
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract In this paper we present solutions of the master equations for the microtubule length and show that the local probability for rescues or catastrophes can lead to bell-shaped length histograms. Conversely, as already known, non-local probabilities for these events result in exponential length histograms. We also derive master equations for a stabilizing cap and obtain a new boundary condition which provides an explanation of the results obtained in dilution and cutting experiments.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005159215657
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