Myosin regulatory light chain (RLC) phosphorylation change as a modulator of cardiac muscle contraction in disease

Christopher Toepfer, Valentina Caorsi, Thomas Kampourakis, Markus B. Sikkel, Timothy G. West, Man Ching Leung, Sara A. Al-Saud, Kenneth T. MacLeod, Alexander R. Lyon, Steven B. Marston, James R. Sellers, Michael A. Ferenczi

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Abstract

Background: Cardiac myosin regulatory light chain (RLC) phosphorylation alters cardiac muscle function. Results: Phosphorylation affects mechanical parameters of cardiac muscle contraction during shortening. Conclusion: Phosphorylation impacts mechanical function of cardiac muscle and is altered during cardiac disease. Significance: Understanding RLC regulation by phosphorylation in cardiac muscle contraction is crucial for understanding changes in disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13446-13454
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - May 10 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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