phasic smooth muscle contraction

Term ID

GO:0014821

Synonyms

Definition

A process in which force is generated within phasic smooth 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. In the phasic smooth muscle, the muscle contraction occurs without an ordered sarcomeric structure. Phasic smooth muscle contraction occurs in a series of discrete contractions and relaxations.

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: smooth muscle contraction

smooth muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: distal stomach smooth muscle contraction intestine smooth muscle contraction peristalsis ureter smooth muscle contraction vein smooth muscle contraction

distal stomach smooth muscle contraction intestine smooth muscle contraction peristalsis ureter smooth muscle contraction vein smooth muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

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