= Synthetic molecular motor
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Synthetic molecular motors are engineered molecules that can transduce energy into directed motion at the nanoscale. These motors are designed to mimic the function of natural motors found in biological systems, such as proteins and enzymes that perform tasks vital to cellular functions, including muscle contraction and the movement of organelles. Synthetic molecular motors differ from their biological counterparts in that they are artificially created and can be tailored for specific applications.
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