slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction

Term ID

GO:0031444

Synonyms

slow-twitch skeletal muscle fibre contraction

Definition

A process in which force is generated within slow-twitch skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. The slow-twitch skeletal muscle is characterized by slow time parameters, low force development and resistance to fatigue.

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: twitch skeletal muscle contraction

twitch skeletal muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction

negative regulation of slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction

positive regulation of slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction

regulation of slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes