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actomyosin

 

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Noun actomyosin has 1 sense
  1. actomyosin - a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
    --1 is a kind of
    protein
    --1 has substance: actin; myosin

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Actomyosin

Description:

Actomyosin is a complex protein network consisting of actin and myosin that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction, cell motility, and various cellular processes.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Biochemistry

Actomyosin refers to the combination of actin and myosin proteins, which are involved in the contraction of muscle fibers and the movement of cells.

Example Sentence: The interaction between actin and myosin in actomyosin helps generate force during muscle contraction.

Related Products: Actin Protein, Myosin Protein

Sense 2:

Noun - Cell Biology

Actomyosin refers to the dynamic cytoskeletal network formed by actin and myosin, contributing to cellular movement and shape changes.

Example Sentence: Actomyosin plays a crucial role in facilitating cell migration and morphological changes during embryonic development.

Related Products: Cell Migration, Cell Cytoskeleton

Sense 3:

Noun - Medicine

In medicine, actomyosin refers to a drug or therapeutic substance that affects the interaction between actin and myosin, used in the treatment of muscle-related disorders.

Example Sentence: The actomyosin inhibitor has shown potential in reducing muscle spasms and relieving symptoms of certain neuromuscular conditions.

Related Products: Neuromuscular Disorder Therapy, Muscle Relaxant

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