Biomolecular motors

Biomolecular motors are tiny molecular machines found within living cells that move and perform essential tasks. They convert energy from chemical reactions into movement, enabling processes like transporting cargo, facilitating muscle contractions, and driving cellular division. Examples include kinesin and dynein, which move along networks of filaments in the cell, similar to how trains run on tracks. These motors are crucial for cellular function and overall organismal health, coordinating activities that support life by ensuring materials are delivered where they are needed most.