Molecular motors are specialized proteins that generate movement at the molecular level within cells. They convert chemical energy, typically derived from the hydrolysis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), into mechanical work. Molecular motors play critical roles in various cellular processes, including muscle contraction, intracellular transport, and cell division.
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A molecular motor couples an energy supply to directed mechanical motion. ATP synthase provides a rotary example.