Actomyosin

Of protein.

A protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions.

This concept's ID is @1~74391

Contains

  • actin 0 facts

    One of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or...

  • myosin 0 facts

    The commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin.