Regulatory Mechanisms of Striated Muscle Contraction

Troponin is a central subject in biochemical, biophysical, and physiological research. The discovery of this protein initiated a new era in research into the molecular biology of the regulation of contraction in striated muscle. This volume covers the entire spectrum of research on troponin and related muscle proteins, including pathophysiological and clinical aspects. It details recent advances in work on the genetic disorders of cardiac troponin and ryanodine receptor proteins. Many color figures illustrate the three-dimensional structures of the proteins involved in the muscle functions. The book will help readers understand characteristic features of the regulatory mechanisms of striated muscle contraction and their disorders at the molecular level.