Myosin Heavy Chain as a Novel Key Modulator of Striated Muscle Resting State

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After years of intense research using structural, biological, and biochemical experimental procedures, it is clear that myosin molecules are essential for striated muscle contraction. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg of their function. Interestingly, it has been shown recently that these molecules (especially myosin heavy chains) are also crucial for cardiac and skeletal muscle resting state. In the present review, we first overview myosin heavy chain biochemical states and how they influence the consumption of ATP. We then detail how neighboring partner proteins including myosin light chains and myosin binding protein C intervene in such processes, modulating the ATP demand in health and disease. Finally, we present current experimental drugs targeting myosin ATP consumption and how they can treat muscle diseases.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysiology
Volume38
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)3-9
ISSN1548-9213
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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© 2023 Int. Union Physiol. Sci./Am. Physiol. Soc.

    Research areas

  • cardiac muscle, DRX, myosin, skeletal muscle, SRX

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