Table 2.

Model test for suppression of KT oscillations

Tested condition Suppression of KT oscillations Additional observed changes 
Higher kMT No. per KT No Increased inter-KT distance and oscillation amplitude 
Angular projection of sliding force (45°) No Increased inter-KT distance 
Higher chromosome viscous drag coefficient No Decreased oscillation amplitude and period 
Higher/lower fcat No/no Increased/decreased oscillation amplitude and period 
Higher/lower PEF (linear) Yes Significantly reduced/increased inter-KT distance 
Sharply increasing PEF (nonlinear) Yes None 
Tested condition Suppression of KT oscillations Additional observed changes 
Higher kMT No. per KT No Increased inter-KT distance and oscillation amplitude 
Angular projection of sliding force (45°) No Increased inter-KT distance 
Higher chromosome viscous drag coefficient No Decreased oscillation amplitude and period 
Higher/lower fcat No/no Increased/decreased oscillation amplitude and period 
Higher/lower PEF (linear) Yes Significantly reduced/increased inter-KT distance 
Sharply increasing PEF (nonlinear) Yes None 

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