Anti-smooth muscle Myosin heavy chain I antibody [MYH11/923]

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

MYH11 functions as a critical part of the contractile apparatus in smooth muscle cells. It interacts with actin filaments to initiate contraction utilizing ATP in the process. MYH11 often forms a complex with other proteins including light chains and myosin-binding proteins to ensure proper muscle contraction and relaxation. This complex stabilizes the filament structure optimizing muscle performance.

Pathways

MYH11 integrates into smooth muscle contraction pathways and the cytoskeletal signaling networks. Its activity involves interaction with the RhoA/Rho kinase pathway essential for muscle contraction regulation. Proteins such as actin and tropomyosin work closely with MYH11 in these pathways facilitating coordinated contraction and enabling cells to adapt to mechanical stress.