transition between slow and fast fiber

Term ID

GO:0014886

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.

References

Ontology

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