Muscle contraction relies on the sliding filament neurobiological mechanism
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Muscle contraction fundamentally relies on the sliding filament mechanism, wherein actin and myosin filaments interact, though modern models also incorporate auxiliary proteins like titin to account for complex contractions.
Evidence for · 4
Re‑examining the mechanism of eccentric exercise‑induced skeletal muscle damage from the role of the third filament, titin (Review)
2023 · cited by 9
The sliding filament theory forms the foundational basis of sarcomere mechanics, though recent studies refine it with additional structural components like titin.
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Research reviews on myosin head interactions with F-actin.
2024 · cited by 0
The sliding filament and cross-bridge models remain fundamental frameworks for understanding myosin-actin interactions during muscle contraction.
Eccentric muscle contractions: from single muscle fibre to whole muscle mechanics.
2023 · cited by 0
While modern models expand on traditional views to include titin, the sliding filament and cross-bridge theories continue to underpin muscle contraction dynamics.
Molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction: A historical perspective.
2023 · cited by 0
Historical and contemporary research establishes that muscle contraction is fundamentally driven by the sliding of actin and myosin filaments.