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Myosin Type II

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Definition: 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.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics   
Examples Cardiac Myosins; Nonmuscle Myosin Type IIA; Nonmuscle Myosin Type IIB; Skeletal Muscle Myosins; Smooth Muscle Myosins 		Other names Myosin II
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
spaghetti squash protein, Drosophila  0   *Myosin Type II *Drosophila Proteins. Cell 1991 Jun 28;65(7):1177-89
Myh14 protein, mouse  0   *Myosin Heavy Chains *Myosin Type II. J Biol Chem 2004 Jan 23;279(4):2800-8
Myp2 protein, S pombe  0   *Myosin Type II *Schizosaccharomyces pombe Proteins. Cell Motil Cytoskeleton. 2003 Mar;54(3):208-16
MYH14 protein, human  0   *Myosin Heavy Chains *Myosin Type II. Gene 2003 Jul 17;312:165-71
MYO2 protein, S pombe  0   *Myosin Heavy Chains *Myosin Type II *Schizosaccharomyces pombe Proteins.

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