actomyosin

[US]/ˈæktoʊmaɪ.oʊsɪn/
[UK]/AK-toh-MY-oh-sin/
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Translation

n.A complex of actin and myosin filaments responsible for muscle contraction.; Muscle protein.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

actomyosin contraction

actomyosin-based movement

actomyosin motor protein

muscle actomyosin filaments

actomyosin atp hydrolysis

actomyosin cross-bridge cycle

regulation of actomyosin

actomyosin assembly

actomyosin structure

Example Sentences

the interaction of actomyosin is essential for muscle contraction.

actomyosin plays a crucial role in cell motility.

researchers are studying the structure of actomyosin to understand muscle function.

disruption of actomyosin can lead to various diseases.

actomyosin filaments are involved in cytokinesis.

the binding of actin and myosin is regulated by actomyosin atpase.

actomyosin motors are responsible for intracellular transport.

the force generated by actomyosin is essential for cell crawling.

mutations in actomyosin genes can affect muscle development.

actomyosin is a key component of the cytoskeleton.

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