Remarks on Muscle Contraction Mechanism

Muscle contraction mechanism is discussed by reforming the model described in an article by Mitsui (Adv. Biophys. 1999, 36, 107-158). A simple thermodynamic relationship is presented, which indicates that there is an inconsistency in the power stroke model or the swinging lever model. To avoid this...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Ohshima, Toshio Mitsui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2008-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/9/5/872/