Actomyosin

Pronunciation: /æktoʊˈmaɪəˌsaɪn/

Definitions of actomyosin

noun A complex of proteins found in muscle tissue that is responsible for muscle contraction

Example Sentences

A1 Actomyosin is a protein complex found in muscle cells.

A2 The interaction between actin and myosin forms actomyosin, which is essential for muscle contraction.

B1 Researchers are studying the role of actomyosin in cell migration and division.

B2 The ATPase activity of actomyosin is crucial for the energy required in muscle contraction.

C1 The dynamics of actomyosin interactions have been extensively studied in the field of biophysics.

C2 High-resolution imaging techniques have provided new insights into the structure and function of actomyosin complexes.

Examples of actomyosin in a Sentence

formal The contraction of muscle cells is facilitated by the interaction of actomyosin proteins.

informal Actomyosin is what helps muscles contract.

slang Muscle movement is all about that actomyosin stuff.

figurative The actomyosin duo is like the dynamic duo of muscle contraction.

Grammatical Forms of actomyosin

• plural: actomyosins
• comparative: more actomyosin
• superlative: most actomyosin
• present tense: actomyosin
• future tense: will actomyosin
• perfect tense: has actomyosin
• continuous tense: is actomyosining
• singular: actomyosin
• positive degree: actomyosin
• infinitive: to actomyosin
• gerund: actomyosining
• participle: actomyosined

Origin and Evolution of actomyosin

First Known Use: 1945 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'actomyosin' originated from the combination of the words 'acto-' from actin (a protein) and 'myosin' (a muscle protein).

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of biology to refer to the complex formed by actin and myosin proteins in muscle cells, the term 'actomyosin' has since been expanded to include a broader range of interactions between actin and myosin in various cellular processes.