actomyosin
|ac-to-my-o-sin|
C1
/ˌæktəˈmaɪəsɪn/
muscle contraction protein
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actomyosin' originates from the combination of 'actin' and 'myosin', where 'actin' is a protein that forms filaments and 'myosin' is a motor protein that interacts with actin.
Historical Evolution
'Actomyosin' was coined in the 20th century as a term to describe the protein complex responsible for muscle contraction.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the protein complex in muscle fibers, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/01 09:06