ScienceJuly 14, 2026

myosin

ˈmaɪəˌsɪn

Definition

A primary motor protein found in muscle tissue that facilitates muscle contraction and maintains structural integrity.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'mys' meaning 'muscle' and the chemical suffix '-in' used to denote proteins. It was coined in the mid-19th century to describe this specific contractile protein.

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In the article, researchers discovered that myosin adapts its energy usage during hibernation, allowing animal muscles to survive extreme cold without sustaining damage.

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