Excitation Contraction Coupling

A process fundamental to muscle physiology whereby an electrical stimulus or action potential triggers a myocyte to depolarize and contract. This mechanical muscle contraction response is regulated by entry of calcium ions into the cell.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): G02.111.820.800.100.500, G04.835.199, G11.427.494.235

MeSH Unique ID: D056966

Entry Terms:

• Contraction Coupling, Excitation
• Contraction Couplings, Excitation
• Coupling, Excitation Contraction
• Couplings, Excitation Contraction
• Excitation Contraction Couplings

Previous Indexing:

• Calcium Signaling (2001-2009)
• Muscle Contraction (1969-2009)
• Myocardial Contraction (1975-2009)

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Chemical Phenomena
Biochemical Phenomena
Signal Transduction
Second Messenger Systems
Calcium Signaling
Excitation Contraction Coupling

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Cell Physiological Phenomena
Signal Transduction
Excitation Contraction Coupling

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena
Muscle Contraction
Excitation Contraction Coupling