Stochastic force generation by small ensembles of myosin II motors

Details Stochastic force generation by small ensembles of myosin II motors Stochastic force generation by small ensembles of myosin II motors

2012-02-14

arxiv.org/abs/1202.3038v1

Biology

Quantitative Biology

Subcellular Processes

revtex, 5 pages, 4 figures

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Forces in the actin cytoskeleton are generated by small groups of non-processive myosin II motors for which stochastic effects are highly relevant. Using a crossbridge model with the assumptions of fast powerstroke kinetics and equal load sharing between equivalent states, we derive a one-step master equation for the activity of a finite-sized ensemble of mechanically coupled myosin II motors. For constant external load, this approach yields analytical results for duty ratio and force-velocity relation as a function of ensemble size. We find that stochastic effects cannot be neglected for ensemble sizes below 15. The one-step master equation can be used also for efficient computer simulations with linear elastic external load and reveals the sequence of build-up of force and ensemble rupture that is characteristic for reconstituted actomyosin contractility.

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