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MCB L17-18

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Myosin motility steps

Author: Alex Rapai



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1. ATP binds to S1 heads, and hea is released from actin. 2. The ATP molecule gets hydrolysed to ADP + Pi and the myosin head rotates into "cocked" state. 3. Myosin head binds actin filament. 4. "Power Stroke": Release of P and elastic energy straightens myosin; moves actin filament left. 5. ADP released and ATP is bound, head released tec.


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