Comprehensive characterization of molecular interactions based on nanomechanics.

Molecular interaction is a key concept in our understanding of the biological mechanisms of life. Two physical properties change when one molecular partner binds to another. Firstly, the masses combine and secondly, the structure of at least one binding partner is altered, mechanically transducing t...

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Main Authors: Murali Krishna Ghatkesar, Hans-Peter Lang, Christoph Gerber, Martin Hegner, Thomas Braun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2572191?pdf=render