What heads does actin attach to?

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2026-02-25 17:50

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Actin filaments primarily interact with myosin heads during muscle contraction. Myosin heads attach to actin filaments through the formation of cross-bridges, enabling the sliding mechanism that results in muscle shortening. Additionally, actin can associate with other protein complexes, such as those involved in cellular movement and shape maintenance, but myosin is the primary motor protein interacting with actin in muscle cells.

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