Muscle Function from Organisms to Molecules.
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DOI: 10.1093/icb/icy023
Abstract: Gaps in our understanding of muscle contraction at the molecular level limit the ability to predict in vivo muscle forces in humans and animals during natural movements. Because muscles function as motors, springs, brakes, or… read more here.
Keywords: stretch; muscle; force; function ... See more keywords
Mitigation of airways responsiveness by deep inflation of the lung.
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DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00051.2018
Abstract: Stretching activated strips of airway smooth muscle (ASM) significantly affects both active force and stiffness due to a temporary reduction of the proportion of cycling myosin cross bridges that are bound to their actin binding… read more here.
Keywords: inflation lung; deep inflation; bronchoconstriction; airways responsiveness ... See more keywords