Abstract
We present a study of the DNA translocation of the bacteriophage packaging molecular motor. From the available experimental information we present a model system based on a stochastic flashing potential, which reproduces the experimental observations such as detailed trajectories, steps and substeps, spatial correlation, and velocity. Moreover, the model allows the evaluation of the power and efficiency of this motor. We have found that the maximum power regime does not correspond with that of the maximum efficiency. This information can stimulate further experiments.
1 More- Received 14 December 2012
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.87.032721
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