The major NPF family is characterized by the presence of a region called WCA (WH2, connector, acidic)

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All Myosins move toward the (+) end of an actin filament except myosin VI. Myosin VI move toward the (−) end of an actin filament

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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