relaxation of smooth muscle

Term ID

GO:0044557

Synonyms

Definition

A process in which the extent of smooth muscle contraction is reduced. Smooth muscle differs from striated muscle in the much higher actin/myosin ratio, the absence of conspicuous sarcomeres and the ability to contract to a much smaller fraction of its resting length.

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: relaxation of muscle

relaxation of muscle Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: relaxation of vascular associated smooth muscle smooth muscle relaxation of the bladder outlet uterine smooth muscle relaxation

relaxation of vascular associated smooth muscle smooth muscle relaxation of the bladder outlet uterine smooth muscle relaxation Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle

negative regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle

positive regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle

regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes