Physics of the ATPase molecular motor

A physical description of the rotary molecular motors is given, the fundame ntal relationships between the dynamic characteristics of the motors are fo und, and their basic macroscopic parameters are evaluated. The role of the molecular chirality is explained. The membrane nanostructure and the ionic subsystem as elements of the motors are discussed in much detail. The stoch astic features of the thermal noise-assisted processes occurring in the mot ors are established. (C) 2001 MAIK "Nauka/Interperiodica".