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August 1, 1977The Journal of Biochemistry233 citations

Connectin, an Elastic Protein of MuscleCharacterization and Function1

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KMKosçak MaruyamaSMSaburo MatsubaraRNReiji Natori

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  • This research aims to characterize the elastic protein connectin and understand its role in muscle function.
  • Characterization of connectin through biochemical assays and physiological tests.
  • Analysis of the mechanical properties of muscle tissue in relation to connectin.
  • Comparison with other elastic proteins to determine functional significance.
  • Connectin exhibits unique elastic properties that are essential for muscle function.
  • Characterization revealed structural adaptations enabling connectin to withstand mechanical stress.
  • Findings suggest a critical role of connectin in maintaining muscle elasticity and resilience.

Abstract

Journal Article Connectin, an Elastic Protein of Muscle: Characterization and Function Get access Koscak MARUYAMA, Koscak MARUYAMA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Saburo MATSUBARA, Saburo MATSUBARA *Department of Physiology, The Jikei University School of MedicineMinato-ku, Tokyo 105 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Reiji NATORI, Reiji NATORI *Department of Physiology, The Jikei University School of MedicineMinato-ku, Tokyo 105 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Yoshiaki NONOMURA, Yoshiaki NONOMURA **Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of TokyoBunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Sumiko KIMURA, Sumiko KIMURA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Kazuyo OHASHI, Kazuyo OHASHI Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Fumiko MURAKAMI, Fumiko MURAKAMI ***Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kyoto UniversitySakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 606 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Shizuo HANDA, Shizuo HANDA ****Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of TokyoBunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Goro EGUCHI Goro EGUCHI *****Institute of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Nagoya UniversityChikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar The Journal of Biochemistry, Volume 82, Issue 2, August 1977, Pages 317–337, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.jbchem.a131699 Published: 01 August 1977 Article history Received: 07 January 1977 Published: 01 August 1977

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