Molecular Control Mechanisms in Striated Muscle Contraction (Advances in Muscle Research)
Contributors: R.J. Solaro (Editor); R. Moss (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: August 31, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 456
ISBN-13: 9781402007347
Subjects: Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Physiology; Regulation; Medical / Nursing; Science/Mathematics; Biomechanics; Cell Physiology; Science; Muscles; Molecular aspects; Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology; Science / Biology; Life Sciences - Cytology; Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology; Muscle contraction
First sentence: The chemical reactions underlying the generation of force in muscle are blocked in the resting tissue, and only become possible when free [Ca2+] in the aqueous medium bathing the contractile proteins rises from a resting level of about 150 nM to several M.