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Forming, Confining, and Observing Microtubule-Based Active Nematics
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Forming, Confining, and Observing Microtubule-Based Active Nematics

Forming, Confining, and Observing Microtubule-Based Active Nematics

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January 13, 2023

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10.3791/64287-v

DOI:
10.3791/64287-v

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08:37 min
January 13, 2023

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1Department of Physics,University of California

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Presented here are methods for preparing active nematics from microtubules and kinesin motors, including protein preparation and construction and the use of wells for active nematic confinement.

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Memarian, F. L., Khaladj, D. A., Hammar, D., Hirst, L. S. Forming, Confining, and Observing Microtubule-Based Active Nematics. J. Vis. Exp. (191), e64287, doi:10.3791/64287 (2023).

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