Term Name: | transition between slow and fast fiber |
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Synonyms: | transition between slow and fast fibre, transition slow-fast fiber, transition slow-fast fibre |
Definition: | The process of conversion of slow-contracting muscle fibers to a faster character. This may involve increasing of contractile rate, fast myosin gene induction, increase in glycolytic metabolic properties, altered electrophysiology and altered innervation. This process also regulates skeletal muscle adapatation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0014886] QuickGO AmiGO |