Myosin
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪəsən/
Myosin (noun)
- A protein in muscle cells that pulls on actin filaments to help muscles contract.
- A protein that uses energy to move along other cell structures, helping cells change shape or move parts.
Examples
- Myosin helps muscles contract when it pulls on actin.
- Actin and myosin work together to produce muscle movement.