THE ROLES OF METALS IN PROTEINS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MUSCLE PROTEINS


Abstract:

The roles of metals in proteins have been discussed. Striated muscle proteins, actin, troponin C and myosin, are used as examples to elucidate the interaction between metal ions and proteins and the functional roles of metal ions play in the particular protein.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

CALCIUM AND MAGNECIUM IN MUSCLES

1. Structure of striated muscles

2. Mechanism of muscle contraction

3. Ca2+ and actin

4. Ca2+ and troponin C

5. Mg2+ and myosin

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INTRODUCTION