Cell Microtubules as Cavities: Quantum Coherence and Energy Transfer?

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2000-09-21

arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0009089v1

Physics

Quantum Physics

7 pages LATEX. Invited talk at the 2000 International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Techniques in Medicine and Bio

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A model is presented for dissipationless energy transfer in cell microtubules due to quantum coherent states. The model is based on conjectured (hydrated) ferroelectric properties of microtubular arrangements. Ferroelectricity is essential in providing the necessary isolation against thermal losses in thin interior regions, full of ordered water, near the tubulin dimer walls of the microtubule. These play the role of cavity regions, which are similar to electromagnetic cavities of quantum optics. As a result, the formation of (macroscopic) quantum coherent states of electric dipoles on the tubulin dimers may occur. Some experiments, inspired by quantum optics, are suggested for the falsification of this scenario.

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