How do molecular motor proteins move cargo along microtubules? How do dyneins and kinesins differ in their movement?
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They do this through a process called "walking" along the microtubule, which involves a series of conformational changes in the motor protein structure. Dyneins and kinesins differ in their movement in several ways: Show more…
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