Concept information
Preferred term
Excitation Contraction Coupling
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- A process fundamental to muscle physiology whereby an electrical stimulus or action potential triggers a myocyte to depolarize and contract. This mechanical muscle contraction response is regulated by entry of calcium ions into the cell.
Broader concept
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Couplage EC
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T7SPQRBW-9
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