tropomyosin
/ˌtroʊpəˈmaɪəsɪn/
noun
- A protein found in muscle cells that helps regulate muscle contraction by interacting with other proteins.
- A deficiency in tropomyosin can lead to muscle weakness in some medical conditions.
- Tropomyosin works with troponin to control how muscles contract and relax.
- Scientists study tropomyosin to better understand heart muscle function.