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Myosin Type II MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Myosin Type II
Tree Number(s)
D05.750.078.730.475.475
D08.811.277.040.025.193.750.750
D12.776.210.500.600.470
D12.776.220.525.475.475
Unique ID
D024462
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D024462
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope Note
The subfamily of myosin proteins that are commonly found in muscle fibers. Myosin II is also involved a diverse array of cellular functions including cell division, transport within the GOLGI APPARATUS, and maintaining MICROVILLI structure.
Entry Term(s)
Myosin II
Registry Numbers
EC 3.6.1.-
Previous Indexing
Muscle Proteins (1965-1972)
Myosins (1973-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2002; for MYOSIN II see MYOSIN 1983-2001
History Note
2002; for MYOSIN II use MYOSINS 1983-2001
Date Introduced
2002/01/01
Last Updated
2006/07/05
Myosin Type II Preferred
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