Motor Protein
Motor proteins are a class of molecular motors that are able to move along the surface of a suitable substrate. They are powered by the hydrolysis of ATP and convert chemical energy into mechanical work.
Read more about Motor Protein: Cellular Functions, Diseases Associated With Motor Protein Defects, Cytoskeletal Motor Proteins, Other Molecular Motors
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