Smooth Muscle Myosin Heavy Chain

Product Description

Smooth Muscle-Myosin Heavy Chain (SM-MHC) is a cytoplasmic structural protein that is a major component of the contractile apparatus in smooth muscle cells. Expression of smooth muscle myosin is developmentally regulated, appearing early and is specific for smooth muscle development.¹⁵

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