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== Function == | == Function == | ||
Myosin is a type of motor protein, which are proteins that specialize in turning Chemical Energy to | |||
Mechanical Energy. The protein is commonly found in muscle tissue and is used for motility in eukaryotes. | |||
In order for the process to work, myosin uses the subdomains in its head to locate and attach to actin filaments. | |||
ATP is brought into the myosin active site, where ATPase hydrolyze the ATP to ADP+Pi. The hydrolyzing | |||
leads to tighter binding of the myosin and actin filament. The release of the Pi also leads to even tighter binding. | |||
The binding of myosin and actin filament forms what is known as muscle contraction or simply contractions. | |||
An additional ATP can be added to the structure to release the actin and have the cycle repeated. | |||
== Disease == | == Disease == | ||
