The fibrin is initially a loose mesh of interlacing strands. It is converted by the formation of covalent cross linkages to a dense, tight aggregate (stabilization). 

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The length of the myosin II neck domain determines the rate of movement.

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In the absence of ATP, the myosin head is firmly attached to the actin filament. 

 

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In the presence of ATP,  myosin head releases from the actin filament. 

 

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Thick-filament regulation Myosin-dependent mechanism regulate contraction in smooth muscle and non-muscle cells.

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Smooth muscle cells and nonmuscle cells are regulated by: Norepinephrine, angiotensin, endothelin, histamine

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Smooth muscle contraction is regulated by the cycling of myosin II between on and off states.

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Smooth muscle contraction is regulated by myosin regulatory light chain associated with the myosin II neck domain.