# Reversible reactions controlled by surface diffusion on a sphere

Source: [Reversible reactions controlled by surface diffusion on a sphere](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa3adb1e209131ce8ce37f>)

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Authors: Denis S. Grebenkov

Published: 2019-09-26T20:02:05.000Z

## Abstract

We study diffusion of particles on the surface of a sphere toward a partially reactive circular target with partly reversible binding kinetics. We solve the coupled diffusion-reaction equations and obtain the exact expressions for the time-dependent concentration of particles and the total diffusive flux. Explicit asymptotic formulas are derived in the small target limit. This study reveals the strong effects of reversible binding kinetics onto diffusion-mediated reactions that may be relevant for many biochemical reactions on cell membranes.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/1909.12365>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/1909.12365.pdf>)