Photo-control of kinesin-microtubule motility using caged peptides derived from the kinesin C-terminus domain

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Sep 14:(34):3588-90. doi: 10.1039/b606538d. Epub 2006 Jun 30.

Abstract

To design a nanoscale biodevice that can be controlled by an external stimulus, we have introduced photochemical switching peptides derived from the kinesin C-terminus domain into the kinesin-microtubule in vitro motility system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Kinesins / chemistry*
  • Kinesins / radiation effects*
  • Microtubules / chemistry*
  • Microtubules / radiation effects*
  • Nanotechnology
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Peptides / radiation effects*
  • Photochemistry
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Ultraviolet Rays*

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Kinesins