actomyosin

Noun
  1. A protein complex in muscle fibers;
    Composed of myosin and actin;
    Shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions (synset 114753916)
    is a type of: protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
    substance holonym:
    • actin - one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form
    • myosin - the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin

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