Term Name: | transition between fast and slow fiber |
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Synonyms: | transition between fast and slow fibre, transition fast-slow fiber, transition fast-slow fibre |
Definition: | The process of conversion of fast-contracting muscle fibers to a slower character. This may involve slowing of contractile rate, slow myosin gene induction, increase in oxidative metabolic properties, altered electrophysiology and altered innervation. This process also regulates skeletal muscle adapatation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0014883] QuickGO AmiGO |