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Excitation Contraction Coupling MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Excitation Contraction Coupling
Tree Number(s)
G02.111.820.800.100.500
G04.835.199
G11.427.494.235
Unique ID
D056966
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D056966
Scope Note
A process fundamental to muscle physiology whereby an electrical stimulus or action potential triggers a myocyte to depolarize and contract. This mechanical muscle contraction response is regulated by entry of calcium ions into the cell.
Previous Indexing
Calcium Signaling (2001-2009)
Muscle Contraction (1969-2009)
Myocardial Contraction (1975-2009)
Public MeSH Note
2010
History Note
2010
Date Established
2010/01/01
Date of Entry
2009/07/06
Revision Date
2016/06/23
Excitation Contraction Coupling Preferred
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