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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

The CaM*-Ca2+ complex binds and activates MLC kinase, phosphorylates the myosin LC. 

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

The CaM*-Ca2+ complex binds and activates MLC kinase, phosphorylates the myosin LC. 

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Phosphorylation of MLC  unfolds the myosin II, active and can assemble into bipolar filaments for contraction. 

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

When the Ca2+ levels drop: Myosin LC is dephosphorylated by MLC phosphatase, causing muscle relaxation.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Integrins are the principal receptors used by animal cells to bind to the extracellular matrix. 

 

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

An integrin molecule is composed of two noncovalently associated transmembrane glycoprotein subunits called α and β.