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Cross-bridge theory states that actin and myosin form a protein complex (classically called actomyosin) by attachment of myosin head on the actin filament, thereby forming a sort of cross-bridge between the two filaments. The sliding filament theory is a widely accepted explanation of the mechanism that underlies muscle contraction.
Cross-bridge cycle. Cross-bridge cycling is a sequence of molecular events that underlies the sliding filament theory. A cross-bridge is a myosin projection, consisting of two myosin heads, that extends from the thick filaments. [1] Each myosin head has two binding sites: one for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and another for actin.
For example, cyclic nucleotides can relax arterial smooth muscle without reductions in crossbridge phosphorylation, a process termed force suppression. This process is mediated by the phosphorylation of the small heat shock protein, hsp20 , and may prevent phosphorylated myosin heads from interacting with actin.
This process aligns actin and myosin filaments for efficient cross-bridge formation while also recruiting myosin heads from dormant states into contraction-ready configurations. [ 6 ] [ 10 ] Additionally, stretching the sarcomeres sensitizes the thin (actin) filaments to calcium, promoting stronger and more sustained contractions. [ 6 ]
The chakana (Andean cross, "stepped cross" or "step motif" or "stepped motif") is a stepped cross motif used by the Inca and pre-incan Andean societies. The most commonly used variation of this symbol today is made up of an equal-armed cross indicating the cardinal points of the compass and a superimposed square.
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