Notes in 010 - Muscle Proteins and Contractile Mechanisms

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Published	10/01/2024	Outline how Caldesmon inhibits smooth muscle contraction{{c1::When [Ca] is low, Caldesmon forms complex with tropomyosin and actin}}{{c1::This prevent…
Published	10/01/2024	Outline how Caldesmon phosphorylation promotes smooth muscle contraction{{c1::Protein Kinase C phosphorylates caldesmon}}{{c1::Phosphorylated caldesmo…
Published	10/01/2024	Outline how calmodulin phosphorylation can promote smooth muscle contraction{{c1:: Ca++ increases and binds to calmodulin}}{{c1::Ca++ Calmodulin compl…
Published	10/01/2024	Calcium can cross-link different protein segments and induce large conformational change because it can coordinate up to {{c1::8::#}} {{c2::oxygen}} a…
Published	10/01/2024	Cytosolic [Ca] must be kept low to prevent fromation of {{c1::insoluble}} {{c2::calcium phosphate}}
Published	10/01/2024	List the four roles of calcium in muscle{{c1::Triggers contraction in striated muscle}}{{c1::Triggers contraction in smooth muscle}}{{c1::Ensures seal…
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