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The aim is to clarify the molecular mechanisms by which myosin cross-bridges generate muscle force and movement.

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Bolsters lever-arm model for myosin contraction; extends molecular evidence but leaves open cardiac-specific validation and therapeutic relevance.

The aim is to clarify the molecular mechanisms by which myosin cross-bridges generate muscle force and movement.
Reviewed experimental evidence and theoretical findings on myosin and other molecular motors.
Discussed technical advancements in obtaining structural and mechanical data on rapid molecular events.
Provided strong evidence for a significant shape change in myosin heads during ATP hydrolysis.
Discussed the implications of myosin's lever-arm mechanism for muscle contraction and movement.

H. E. Huxley (2000) studied this question.

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Bolsters lever-arm model for myosin contraction; extends molecular evidence but leaves open cardiac-specific validation and therapeutic relevance.