Phenomena and Processes

Excitation Contraction Coupling

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Contraction Coupling, Excitation
  • Contraction Couplings, Excitation
  • Coupling, Excitation Contraction
  • Couplings, Excitation Contraction
  • Excitation Contraction Couplings

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Calcium Signaling (2001-2009)
  • Muscle Contraction (1969-2009)
  • Myocardial Contraction (1975-2009)

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  1. G02.111.820w.800w.100.500
  2. G04.835w.199
  3. G11.427.494w.235

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Excitation Contraction Coupling. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056966. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056966
  2. Excitation Contraction Coupling. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70691864