The size of helical pitch is important for microtubule plus end dynamic instability
C. Liu, L. Prahl, Y. He, Y. Wang, R. Zhu, Y. Mao
This study shows that helical pitch size determines microtubule plus end dynamic instability through stochastic simulations, finding that 1.5 dimer pitch optimizes growth and shrinkage phases.
bioRxiv · Dec 29, 2020 · PreprintCell Biology