The mathematical theory of molecular motor movement and chemomechanical energy transduction

Journal of Mathematical Chemistry

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 219-234

  Qian, Hong ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Augmented huxley equation; Entropy production; Macromolecular mechanics; Markov process; Nano biochemistry; Nonequilibrium steady state; Probability circulation; Protein; Singular perturbation; Turning point

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034310272     PISSN: 02599791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1026428320489     Document Type: Review

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