Kinetic modeling of the assembly, dynamic steady state, and contraction of the FtsZ ring in prokaryotic cytokinesis.

Cytokinesis in prokaryotes involves the assembly of a polymeric ring composed of FtsZ protein monomeric units. The Z ring forms at the division plane and is attached to the membrane. After assembly, it maintains a stable yet dynamic steady state. Once induced, the ring contracts and the membrane con...

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Main Authors: Ivan V Surovtsev, Jeffrey J Morgan, Paul A Lindahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS Computational Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2432035?pdf=render