The Sliding Filament Theory
This is the widely-accepted theory that describes the sliding of
thin filaments of actin along thick filaments of myosin that ultimately
generates the force that is manifested as muscle contraction.
Our lab, however, has found evidence against this popular theory!
The figure below shows a myosin head pushing 3 actin monomers down the
playground slide.
Now, How About That?!
concept developed by Wenise, Carl and Tim,
with help from Jack and Pearl,
on the occassion of Dr. Reisler's birthday,
April 1996.
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