myosin
nounThe most common protein in muscle cells, responsible for the elastic and contractile properties of muscle. It combines with actin to form actomyosin.
nounA globulin, the chief ingredient which separates from muscle-plasma on coagulation.
nounA protein present in muscle, serving as the principle contractile protein in muscle contraction.
nounA large family of
the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin