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Microtubule necklace | sterling silver
The cytoskeletal highway — a hollow polymer of tubulin dimers that guides intracellular transport, anchors the mitotic spindle, and defines cell shape.
The Science of the Microtubule
Microtubules are hollow tubes, 25 nm in diameter, built from 13 protofilaments of alpha/beta-tubulin dimers arranged in a polar, helical lattice. They exhibit dynamic instability: growing rapidly at the plus end and collapsing in stochastic catastrophe events. This controlled instability is essential during mitosis, when microtubules must rapidly search, capture, and tension chromosomes at kinetochores. Microtubules serve as tracks for motor proteins — kinesin (anterograde, plus-end directed) and dynein (retrograde, minus-end directed) — that transport organelles, vesicles, and mRNA along axons and throughout the cytoplasm.
A Meaningful Gift for Science Lovers
A piece for cell biologists, structural biologists, and anyone fascinated by the cell's internal architecture.
- For the cell biologist or structural biologist who works with the cytoskeleton
- For a researcher studying mitosis, axonal transport, or motor proteins
- For a neuroscientist — axonal microtubules are central to neuronal function
- As a distinctive piece for anyone who appreciates dynamic polymer biology
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FAQ
Q: Why is the microtubule hollow?
A: It is made of tubulin proteins arranged in a hollow cylinder. The hollow core is functional – it allows the microtubule to be rigid yet lightweight, and it is where dynamic instability happens.
Q: What material and chain?
A: Sterling silver, 45cm / 18 inches. Shipped globally via DHL Express in about a week.
Q: What do microtubules do?
A: They form the cell's scaffolding, guide intracellular transport, pull chromosomes apart during mitosis, and build cilia and flagella. They are the highways of the cell.
Q: Is the hollow structure visible on the pendant?
A: Yes. The design emphasizes the cylindrical structure and shows that it is not solid – it is an engineering marvel.
Cellular Biology
Step into the fascinating world of cellular biology through our unique jewelry designs. These pieces serve as wearable reflections of life's microscopic wonders, capturing the aesthetics of DNA strands, cellular formations, and more. Far from simple adornments, they spark dialogue and honor the captivating complexities found within biological research. Merging scientific accuracy with artistic flair, each creation offers a tactile experience that bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and aesthetic appreciation.
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