The study suggests that in smooth muscle, an obligatory Ca2+-activated myosin light chain phosphorylation is followed by a second Ca2+ activation process for further tension development or maintenance.
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Suggests dual Ca2+ steps in smooth muscle contraction; hypothesis-generating and leaves clinical relevance open.
Hoar et al. (1985) studied this question.
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