About The Word Myosin
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Myosin
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What's The Definition Of Myosin?
[n] the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin
Synonyms | Synonyms for Myosin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Myosin: See Also | actomyosin | globulin Myosin In Webster's Dictionary \My"o*sin\, n. [Gr. ?, a muscle.] (Physiol. Chem.)
An albuminous body present in dead muscle, being formed in
the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis;
the clot formed in the coagulation of muscle plasma. See
{Muscle plasma}, under {Plasma}.
Note: Myosin belongs to the group of globulins. It is
insoluble in water, but soluble in dilute solution of
salt, and is especially characterized by being
completely precipitated by saturation of its solutions
with salt.
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