Associations to the word «Myosin»

Wiktionary

MYOSIN, noun. (biochemistry) A large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
MYOSIN, noun. An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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