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Correlated single-molecule measurements during acto-myosin force production

ReferenceB06103
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Justin Molloy
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of York
DepartmentBiology
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 277,810
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 01/09/1996
End date 01/09/1999
Duration36 months

Abstract

We will combine single-molecule imaging with a laser tweezers mechanical transducer to make correlated measurements during single acto-S1 interactions. To achieve this we will develop the technique of single-molecule fluorescence imaging and use two fluorescence methods to monitor myosin head (S1) orientation (by fluorescence anisotropy) and ligand binding (using a fluorescent ATP analogue) during the mechanical cycle of a single S1 molecule. Simultaneously with the fluorescence measurements we will measure and manipulate the mechanical state of the S1 molecule using optical tweezers.

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Committee Closed Committee - Biomolecular Sciences (BMS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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