Small protein structures called molecular motors pull loads from one part of the cell to another along the cytoskeleton.

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Molecular motors are a type of protein responsible for transporting cellular cargo along the cytoskeleton. They use energy from ATP hydrolysis to move along microtubules or actin filaments, pulling their load behind them. Examples of molecular motors include kinesin and myosin.

Small Protein Structures Called Molecular Motors Pull Loads from One